Stay or leave? A discussion that should join rather than divide
By Sue-Ann de Wet The so-called stay-or-leave debate is no longer a simple discussion; It has become an emotional, personal…
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Grandparents across borders: When love is greater than distance
By Sue-Ann de Wet Emigration is often discussed in terms of jobs, schools, safety and opportunities. Less is said about…
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Emigration changes your marriage – whether you anticipate it or not
Role changes in the house and when children feel more at home than their parents By Sue-Ann de Wet Emigration…
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Return or stay?
By Sue-Ann de Wet When do you begin to ask: “Should we return?” For many who live abroad, there comes…
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Who are you when no one knows your history?
One of the quietest, but most profound experiences of emigration is the loss of context. In your country of origin,…
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The first 12 months: what really helps and what does not help
By Sue-Ann de Wet The first year after emigration rarely goes as planned. Even when the decision has been carefully…
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What loneliness looks like, even after a “successful” emigration
By Sue-Ann de Wet On the outside everything seems fine. The job worked out. The children are adjusting. The house…
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Emigration and the changing family dynamics: For the family left behind
When someone in your family decides to move abroad, things change not only for them, but also for those who…
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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…
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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…
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