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The other side of emigration: Hope and help against loneliness
Emigration is one of the most difficult life decisions a person can make. It requires sacrifice, brings uncertainty and shakes you out of your familiar rhythm of life. Along with the practical challenges of a new country comes a silent companion that often weighs the most: loneliness. Even if you…
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When children emigrate: parents and grandparents’ road to adjustment
Emigration is never a simple decision. When children decide to live abroad, it changes the familiar rhythm of a family’s life. For those left behind, it means a time of adjustment, longing, and the search for new ways to still be a part of each other’s lives. For the parents…
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Family or friends in other time zones? This is how you stay close to each other
When loved ones are spread across continents, it brings a unique set of challenges. Different time zones can put a stain on even the strongest relationships – missed calls, messages arriving at inconvenient times or just that feeling that you are no longer on the same rhythm of life. Physical…
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When words are not enough to say goodbye
A farewell that never ends To say goodbye, is never just a word or a gesture. It is an experience that touches your heart, takes your breath away and can occupy your thoughts for days – even years. Some farewells are planned; others strike you unexpectedly like a cold wind…
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Five things to bear in mind when migrating
By Alana Bailey As more and more people migrate temporarily or permanently these days, one assumes that they will also be informed about the responsibilities that this step entails. Unfortunately, this is not the case. One often hears of someone who has forgotten one of the essential steps in the…
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