Let’s be real, love is already complicated as it is. When you add cultural differences to the mix, you’ve got yourself a whole new level of “figuring things out!” But to be honest, multicultural relationships… Read More »The Truth About Multicultural Relationships
Wenn ich jemanden sagen höre: „Geh zurück in dein Land“, dann schmerzt mich das. Es ist ein Satz, der einen in eine Schublade stecken soll, in der sich andere wohlfühlen. Aber wo ist „zurück“ wirklich?… Read More »„Geh zurück in dein Land!“
Warum sollte jemand alles hinter sich lassen – seine Familie, sein Zuhause – und sich ins Ungewisse begeben? Warum sollte jemand riskieren, auf einem Boot, das aussieht, als würde es nicht eine einzige Welle überstehen,… Read More »Warum riskieren Menschen alles, um auszuwandern?
Why would someone leave everything behind… their family, their home and step into the unknown? Why would anyone risk crossing a vast, unforgiving sea on a boat that looks like it wouldn’t survive a single… Read More »Why Do People Risk Everything to Migrate?
In my last post, I talked about empathy and about creating spaces where locals and immigrants can have honest conversations. But let’s be real; there are times when understanding just doesn’t work; it is just… Read More »What Happens When Understanding Isn’t Enough?
It’s a familiar story; a group of people move to a new country, bringing their food, traditions and way of life with them. At first, they settle quietly, but over time, tensions start to rise.… Read More »Do We Really Understand Each Other?
It was supposed to be a joyful evening in Magdeburg, a city brimming with the festive spirit of Christmas markets. Lights sparkled across colourful stalls, the smell of roasted almonds filled the cold air, and… Read More »Why Some People Resist Immigration
I still remember the conversation like it was yesterday. Over coffee, a friend (an immigrant like me) shocked me with a statement: “I actually think immigration policies should be stricter.” At first, I thought I’d… Read More »The Immigrants Who Say “No” to Immigration
There’s a certain weight that comes with being an immigrant, especially when conversations turn to where you’re from. It’s the kind of weight that makes you pause before answering, carefully choosing your words. How do… Read More »Talking About Home as an Immigrant
When I first decided to move to Germany, I heard so many things about what life as an immigrant would be like. Everyone seemed to have an opinion, some encouraging, others… well, not so much.… Read More »Five Common Migration Myths I’ve Experienced Firsthand
