I Was Child Trafficked into the UK | #ABtalks with Sir Mo Farah | Chapter 251

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Stolen as a child and forced into a life of labor, this is the unbelievable true story of an Olympic Somali legend. In this deeply personal interview, Sir Mo Farah, the man behind the iconic "Mobot", reveals the scary reality of being child trafficked from Djibouti to the UK at just nine years old. Born Hussein Abdi Kahin, he was stripped of his real identity and separated from his family for a decade. Mo describes a childhood of horrible conditions where he worked as a domestic servant instead of going to school. He reveals how running became his ultimate escape, propelling him to four Olympic gold medals and global fame. From the heartbreak of losing his father to a miraculous reunion with his mother via a recorded cassette tape, Mo’s journey is a powerful testament to resilience, faith, and the strength of the human spirit. #ABtalks is a YouTube interview show hosted by Anas Bukhash that shines a spotlight on the raw side of celebrities, influencers, and achievers as human beings. Produced by: @bukhashbrothers Website: https://www.abtalks.ae | Buy the Card Game: https://shop.abtalks.ae/ _____ 0:00 - Introduction 2:45 - How are you really doing? 4:30 - Mo’s Original Name 10:50 - Is smiling a coping mechanism? 12:38 - What does the name ‘Hussein Abdi’ mean to you today? 14:05 - Mo Farah’s Childhood 27:09 - How did it feel when you reached the airport and you saw her? 30:32 - How long did you stay with this first abusive family? 35:51 - Was the second family good? 36:50 - How did you become a professional athlete? 39:56 - Do you think pain was necessary for success? 48:10 - What does love mean to you? 50:16 - What do you think keeps a family together? 51:50 - Did fatherhood change you? 52:33 - Red Card Questions 55:34 - When you’re running alone for hours what does the voice in your head tell you? 56:40 - Would you trade your success for a peaceful childhood? 57:25 - What is a fear or insecurity you struggled with your entire life? 1:05:03 - What’s something you’ve been through that you wouldn’t wish on anyo