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…
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May 22, 2023
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 necessary, although often unrecognized. Understanding it is…
May 22, 2023
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 journey of…
May 22, 2023
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 how to…
May 22, 2023
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 represents an emotional journey full of…
May 22, 2023
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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 explore the…
May 22, 2023