Cambodia’s Killing Fields to America’s Promise: Mony’s Childhood Years

Mony Nop's refugee story is one of extraordinary survival and resilience. In this gripping episode, Mony shares raw memories of living through the Cambodian genocide as a child - facing starvation, family separation, and a harrowing escape to Thailand. His vivid account of arriving in America in 1983 captures the wonder and challenge of building a new life from scratch, including wearing a winter jacket in 118-degree Arizona heat. Through Mony's powerful storytelling, listeners get a rare glimpse into the refugee experience and the deep impact of generational trauma in the Cambodian-American community. This is more than a survival story - it's a testament to the human spirit and one man's determination to create a different future.