Mary and her family were forced to leave their home because of the civil war in their country, Sierra Leone. They spent years living in hiding in Guinea, going without education and often without food. Mary's essay explores the long, difficult years of being displaced from home and celebrates the resilient spirit of her family. Looking for a way to say thanks? Check out our Spotify Playlist: “Thank You To Producer Chris”. Special Thanks to: Mary for sharing her story. Everyone at Manhattan International High School. Chris McLeod for producing the show and for creating the theme song for the series. Terence Mickey for executive producing the episode. Murray Nossel for the series concept. Samira Tazari and Kerrianne Thomas for your work online. Artist Caitlin Watkins for the episode illustration. What's Happening Here is a production from The Listening Booth.