A reflection on the importance of being “nonni”
Mariangela Balsamà, James’ mother – lives and writes from their Lancashire’s home about the importance of being “nonni”. Thank you Mariangela! I call it ‘emotional weaning’, the time my son can
“Technological” grandparents
Aleexpat tells us about her feeling towards her “technologic” mum… When my mom called me one day saying that she intended to buy a computer, as her friend did,
Distance becomes a burden – mourning in expatriation
Quotes and references are taken from the topic “When the distance becomes a burden”, Psychology section in the Italian forums of Expatclic. I draw on this subject to talk
When life gives you lemons
Mociexpat tells us about her feelings towards her family of origin while living abroad. What happens when life gives you lemons? You make a lemonade! Here is my reflection
When the farewell is a goodbye – mourning in expatriation
Magdalena presently lives in the Bay Area, where she specialises in supporting the expatriate francophone community. This is her website: www.open-the-box.com At the beginning it’s just a farewell… The decision
The death of my sister
In “The death of my sister” Claudiaexpat tells us about the painful moments of her sister’s death, while she was living in the Congo. My sister was first operated
Home in Palestine
Claudiaexpat takes us on a tour through the expropriated houses in a part of Jerusalem, and explains why talking about home in Palestine is a very delicate issue. Speaking of
Changing home
I think a house is a not a matter of walls, rooms and furniture. It’s a mixture of the feelings and memories made while living in it, things that have
What makes home
Giuliettaexpat shares her feelings about what “makes home” for her. Changing country, friends, schools and habits is difficult, very difficult … but it is nothing compared to moving to
Dog’s life… in the world!
A new destination has been proposed to you and you don’t know how life for Alfie will be down there… or you have just accepted a new post on the
