4. U-Hauls, Kids, and My Mum Still Praying I’m Straight
In the final episode of Twice Displaced, I take you through what happened after I got my permanent residency in Australia: I moved in with my girlfriend… and her two kids. Classic lesbian behaviour, I know. But this episode is about more than U-Hauling — it’s about what family really means when you’re queer, displaced, and carrying generational trauma.You’ll hear from my partner, her kids (yes, they insisted on being recorded), and my mum opening up -for the very first time - about her experience living with schizoaffective disorder. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to build a home when home has never really existed, this one’s for you.Trigger Warning: This episode contains references to mental illness, homophobia, and family conflict.Huge thanks to: Kristina, Rose, Edward, mum, Zeid, Meemo, Lara, Hana, Lina, Ramz, Elleanor Leabeater, Martin Peralta, and my incredible wife and co-producer Kristina.Follow me on Instagram: @lemzakharia (https://bit.ly/4mz3Ei3)Follow me on TikTok: @twicedisplaced (https://bit.ly/46UKuPf)