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When did you last feel a sense of belonging?

Post author:ACSeidel
Post published:February 8, 2021
Post category:Opinion Story Third Culture Kids
Post last modified:February 18, 2021

Belonging is critical to our health - but how can you find your tribe as an expat on the move? How can you help your TKCs? Find out here.

How to stay close to grandparents when you’re far apart?

Post author:ACSeidel
Post published:November 24, 2020
Post category:Lists Opinion Story Third Culture Kids
Post last modified:February 18, 2021

(Note: I use the term grandparents here but it's representative of all distance relations, anyone that wants to stay close to the children living abroad and build & maintain connections with them.)Do you miss visiting your family as much as I do? Do you feel the intense pain and grief of not being able to give your dad a hug? Of missing the anticipation and joy of going…

Culture Shock smacked me in the face!

Post author:ACSeidel
Post published:November 17, 2020
Post category:Experience Story Third Culture Kids
Post last modified:November 13, 2020

Italy - on my own Culture Shock smacked me in the face! There I was, 18 years old, with my life ahead of me! My bags were packed ready to set out on a new adventure! This time the destination was Italy to start my college experience with fellow international students in a beautiful campus above the rolling hills of Florence! This was going to be amazing! I…