What does the word bellydance make you think of? What images does it conjure? And how is that related to geopolitical tensions and social upheaval?? If we understand the history of how bellydance was introduced to the West, we start to unpack a host of problems. We begin to see our deeply ingrained practices of “other-ing.”
Do you know your own life story? That seems like a strange question. But for TCKs it can be an important undertaking and it helps develop a sense of continuity within yourself.
When you move internationally, often you make difficult decisions about which items earn a space in your suitcase. Art supplies might seem frivolous or impractical, especially if you’re “up close and personal” with poverty. But taking your creativity seriously may have long term impacts to your health and to your adjustment.
We could name all the ways life is harder right now. But today I encourage you to lean into your strengths. You already have what it takes! And you (and your kids) are building skills that will serve you for a lifetime.
I knew I was parenting a third culture kid (TCK), but the full realization shocked me. I knew her sense of identity would be different from mine, but didn’t really “get it” until it was spelled out in a recent conversation.
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