Suvivor Story: Skhom Saray Meak

In July of 2024, we had the honor of welcoming Skhom Saray Meak from Atlanta, GA, to share his story with us on the Death in Cambodia, Life in America Podcast. Sitting with his daughter, Theary, in the room, Meak opened up about the unimaginable: surviving the Khmer Rouge genocide in 1975. 

This episode marks a significant moment for us—it's the first time we've invited another survivor to share their story as part of our Survival Stories Series. Our mission is to use our platform as a tool to heal as many survivors as we can through storytelling. So many survivors had lived their entire lives hoping the horrors of the Khmer Rouge would fade, only to realize a lifetime later that their trauma still lives within them. Through these conversations, Meak bravely goes into the deeply personal and painful memories of that time, touching on the devastating encounters and the lasting impact they have had on him and his family. The depth and emotion in his story remind us of the resilience of the human spirit, even in the face of unimaginable loss.

This is why we do this. To remember. To honor. To heal.

If you know of a Khmer Rouge survivor who is interested in being interviewed by a fellow survivor, Robert, please reach out to us. 

This episode of Death in Cambodia, Life in America episode is available to listen to on Spotify, YouTube Podcasts, and Apple Podcasts