Welcome to Migrant Stories

A safe space to share experiences, find support, and build community among those of us who have embarked on the journey of migration. Here you will find resources, advice, and, above all, understanding from others who have gone through similar experiences.

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Rebuilding a Home Away from Home

WHAT IS “HOME” FOR A MIGRANT? For migrants, the concept of “home” takes on complex nuances. It is no longer just a physical place, but an emotional state, a sense of...

Migration Grief: Missing What You Leave Behind

MULTIPLE LOSS Migration involves a series of simultaneous losses: family, friends, language, landscapes, customs, identity. This process of migratory grief is normal and...

A Child’s Mind

THE BEGINNING WITHIN Migration is an internal journey as much as a geographical one, especially for a child. It represents a profound shift in a young person’s world—a...

The First Few Months: Adjusting to a New Country

THE INITIAL CULTURE SHOCK The first few months in a new country can be both exciting and overwhelming. Everything is unfamiliar: from how to use public transportation to...

The Journey: Stories of Migration

THE BEGINNING OF THE JOURNEY The migratory journey is a transformative experience that deeply marks those who undertake it. Beyond the physical displacement, it...

Reasons that Lead Us to Emigrate

THE MOST DIFFICULT DECISION Emigrating is never an easy decision. Behind every migration story there is a complex web of reasons, hopes, and fears. In this article, we...