This blog showcases my personal journey captured by others in various interviews over the years. The chats are all centered around my cultural identity and experiences as a cross-cultural (CCK) or third cultural kid (TCK). Some talks focus more on the author side of life, but in all my multiculturalism shines through. Check the linksContinue reading “Celebrating life as a TCK: interviews and insights”
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Young at heart & connecting across generations: embracing life’s seasons
I’ve dug up an old blogpost and revamped it; as part of my contribution to May on the Move 2024 (a prompt from TheExpatPartnerCoach on Instagram). “How have you benefitted from having relationships with people who are in a different season of life than you?” During a recent get-together I had a few moments whenContinue reading “Young at heart & connecting across generations: embracing life’s seasons”
Visiting my home…not his
The author shares insights from a recent trip to India with their son, reflecting on their dual homes in India and the Netherlands. They emphasize the importance of cultural immersion in understanding communication beyond language. The son navigates the Indian environment comfortably, enjoying local cuisine and the vibrant sounds, highlighting his own cross-cultural identity.
A virtual campfire
I was planning on participating in a ‘virtual campfire’ on Social Media, which was facilitated by a number of international cross-cultural coaches. The posts people shared in this ‘virtual campfire’ thread were frank, sincere and heartwarming. Over the past few months when I reacted on posts and interacted with people in this group, I feltContinue reading “A virtual campfire”
Shakti Hannie 