Outlook recently broadcast a series of programmes 'Lost in Translation'. Vera Frankl spoke to five people who had moved to Britain, from another country, at a very young age.
Vera discovered what it was like for these five people to be transplanted into an alien culture. Some came as refugees others as economic migrants. Whatever the reasons, it was a defining moment in their lives - and one they have struggled to come to terms with ever since.
When living within a new country a difficulty faced was how do you forge a new identity without losing a sense of yourself?
Shaida Mehrban
Shaida Mehrban came to England from Pakistani-administered Kashmir in 1966 at the age of six.
Shaida has written a book about her experiences: 'Tears of Silence' published by Athena Press.
Listen Hear Shaida's experiences
Drazen Jorgic
Now a student, Drazen Jorgic was 12 when the war in former Yugoslavia caused his family to flee to the UK.
Listen Hear Drazen's experiences
Ghada Karmi
Ghada Karmi is a Palestinian academic and author, whose family fled Jerusalem in 1948. Ghada reveals what London life was like:
Listen Hear Ghada's experiences
Fatima Fernandes
Fatima Fernandes came to Britain from Portugal in 1968, at the age of eight. She came to join her parents, who worked as domestic servants in a country house. After leaving Portugal as a child, Fatima speaks of her longing for a country which no longer exists.
Listen Hear Fatima's experiences
David Tse
Hong Kong-born theatre director David Tse arrived in Britain in 1970 at the age of six. He went with his mother and three siblings to join his father who was already working in the UK.
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Listen Hear David's experiences
If you would like to share your stories of leaving your home then email Outlook: outlook@bbc.co.uk