I had a conversation with a dear friend, someone who went through the same program as I did. We were catching up, sharing our experiences, and reflecting on some challenges we’ve faced since moving here.… Read More »When an Accent Becomes a Barrier
A few days ago, I came across a video on TikTok that I haven’t been able to stop thinking about. It was of a woman standing in front of the consulate in Berlin, crying. She… Read More »“Give Me My Children!”
Today, I broke down. The immigration process has been heavy on my heart for a few years, but this was different. It wasn’t just another rule or decision, it was about my family, about being… Read More »When Immigration Separates What Matters Most
A few days ago, I woke up feeling blue. It’s that time of the month, and the winter gloom wasn’t helping. I’ve been taking my vitamin D and trying to stay positive, but some days,… Read More »‘The Power of Checking In’
Not long after I arrived in this new country, I struck up a conversation with a colleague of mine. She’s also from Africa, and like me, she was adjusting to this unfamiliar world, trying to… Read More »The Danger of Assumptions
