Almost Killed by the Taliban: Masuda on being forced to leave her home country because of war, her family’s courageous journey to the United States, and how participating as Ms Afghanistan in a World Beauty pageant put her life at risk | 79

We often take for granted the fact that we would not need to leave our home cultures if we did not choose. However, refugees all too often have to leave everything they know and love to start over. It is an unbelievable undertaking that so many take each and every day. Join us today as we speak with Masuda about how her harrowing and heartbreaking journey from Afghanistan to the United States, the love and admiration she has for both countries, the power of diversity, and how the Taliban threatened and almost killed her for representing Afghanistan in a World Beauty pageant. Visit Masuda’s website: http://www.masudarahmati.com Editorial note: Sad Times is committed to sharing various stories from generous guests. The hope is to allow any number of stories to be shared to help people feel less alone and, perhaps, more empathetic. It is important to clarify that the guests’ stories, perspectives, and sentiments do not necessarily reflect the views and beliefs of Sad Times in any way. Please note that Sad Times is in no way a substitute for medical or professional mental health support. Sad Times Website: www.sadtimespodcast.com Get your very own “Sad Schwag”: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hysteria51/albums/253388-sad-times-podcast?ref_id=9022 Follow Sad Times on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/373292146649249 Follow Sad Times on Instagram: @sadtimespodcast See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.