TCK problems – a response As I mentioned previously, I had numerous responses to an anonymous article I published on behalf of the mother of a self-harming expat
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The darkside of expat life
The silent subject There is a dark undercurrent to expat life that rarely, if ever, gets talked about. I think it’s time to bring it gently into the
Motivational quotes for getting over difficulties
Quotes to help you through hard times There’s no denying that relocating is hard work, both physically and mentally. Even the most capable people can face times of
World expat population – the numbers
Expats around the world: the numbers Published November 2013 This infographic looks at the total expat population around the world. Imagine if all the expats were put together,
Security in South Africa
Crime in South Africa I was all too aware of the many crime issues in South Africa prior to us moving here – we couldn’t escape the doom-laden
Frustrated wives
Intriguing results revealed in part one of world’s largest expat survey Published November 2013 As the second survey ‘Retail & Finance’ gets underway at www.theexpatsurvey.com and the third
Expat child anxieties
“I am an expat child and I don’t like it” Originally published as two articles in October 2012, now condensed into one with tips on how to help
Reaching out to help troubled TCKs
Where to go for help as an expat Following the heart-wrenching previous post about a troubled expat child I’ve been truly humbled by the many kind words, comments
TCK problems
Note from Carole: What follows here is a piece of writing from a contributor who wishes to remain anonymous. If you feel you can provide advice and/or sympathy via
6 things no-one tells you about reverse culture shock
Changes that cause reverse culture shock When you’re an expat or traveling, you’re focusing on processing new information, building new references. You’re dealing with culture shock and all
