“You should do something about your hair”: The struggle of being desi & having curly hair
Before we go any further, let me show you what my 7am, natural hair looks like. So yes I have…
Tag: identity struggles
What does being ‘Coloured’ mean in South Africa?
My name is Kelly and I was born in the mid 80’s, in South Africa, Cape Town more specifically. It…
The Struggles of Living & Leaving: Life as a Chinese Canadian
“There’s no way you’re traveling to Australia on your own. I’ll take your passport away.” These were the…
Growing up in America being Black- but Not Black Enough
I am an African American woman born in 1987, well after the 60’s, which was when black people were…
Comments, criticism and courage: What it’s like being a desi parent
If you’re an Indian person living outside of India, you should be familiar with the term desi. You should know that…
Being Mixed Race- But Never The Right Mix
Imma be honest. It’s…difficult for me to write about the nuances that come with being a mixed person. Not because…
Growing up in a western society being brown- but not brown ENOUGH
For as long as I can remember I always knew I was of Indian descent. It’s important to note that…
![Sometimes when you talk to people and they say things like, “I don’t know how you can stand to be away” or “I could never. I have responsibilities here.” it makes the whole situation worse and send your spiralling into a realm of guilt-ridden anxiety 😥
By definition expat guilt is a feeling. It is not a fact, or a certainty. It is a feeling of fear. Addressing fear is one of the best ways to deal with it. You have to be open about what you are feeling, talk it through and figure out a way to deal with it.
As much as we expats would wish those problems wouldn’t exist in the first place, they do. And if you don’t address them, if you ignore them, you may actually regret your expat lifestyle in the end. But if you think it through, take the time and effort to come up with solutions and remember that the expat lifestyle comes with a price, you can be better prepared 🥲
How do you deal with expat guilt?
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