In the intersectional project “Секретик” (Little Secret), Belarusian artist Dasha Buben and American musician John Irvin explore themes of losing home, trauma, and memories. As a political immigrant, Dasha has been separated from her family since the 2020 revolution in Belarus. This prolonged absence has re sulted in a profound sense of losing her roots and foundation, leading to trauma and a quest for a new identity. This separation has also evoked deep nostalgia for her home, parents, and childhood. Rooted in Dasha’s personal experience, the project draws from a childhood game she played with friends in Gomel, Belarus, called “Секретик” or “Little Secret.” In this game, participants create a small hole in the ground, often beneath a tree’s roots, to hide cherished items such as colorful leaves, wildflowers, or beads. The hole is then covered with glass and soil. Only close friends are shown the location of this Секретик, which is revisited daily to uncover and occasionally add new treasures. This game serves as a metaphor for longing for home. Dasha's memories of home, family, and childhood emerge as fragmented, almost traumatic echoes. These once-pure and joyful memories now evoke a sense of loss and mourning. This is an attempt to bury those memories like childhood treasures.