One of the struggles of being an expat is the constant need to establish a new sense of belonging every time we change our cultural environment. We are constantly challenged with feeling like an outsider in our new life and even in our home country. We are left feeling as though we belong everywhere and... Continue Reading →
Finding your Anchor and True Belonging
Have you heard of ExpatWoman? They are website that aims to connect woman worldwide. They just published my article about my struggle to find belonging in my new city. Each time we change our environment we are forced to find a new sense of belonging. Check out my article below! https://www.expatwoman.com/global/features/real-expat-finding-your-anchor-and-true-belonging
4 practices to help expats adapt to a new country
Check out my article on Expat Women about how to transition to a new country/ city. https://www.expatwoman.com/global/features/4-things-to-help-expats-adapt-to-new-country
Saudade
My first, post overseas was in Porto, Alegre, Brazil. I am not a language person, but after three years living there I fell in love with Portuguese and the Brazilian culture. Of all the languages, I attempted to learn Portuguese was my favorite. During this time, I discovered my favorite Portuguese word, Saudade. When I left... Continue Reading →