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The Arrogance of the Third Culture Kid – Part Two

The response to “The Arrogance of the Third Culture Kid – Part One” was overwhelming. It struck a chord in …Continue reading »

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An Ode to the Well-meaning and the Clueless

As a child of missionaries growing up in the sixties through the late seventies, I have more than a few …Continue reading »

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Because Love is Not Rude

Growing up in Pakistan in the 60′s and 70′s was a good time to be an American. There was little …Continue reading »

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Deep Roots

I was washing dishes and I saw a truck drive by with the words, Deep Roots, written on it. Deep Roots. …Continue reading »

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Time to Say Good-bye

When we left India, back in May 2007, we left with the idea that we would return. I’m not sure …Continue reading »

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The Importance of Being Siblings

I went to boarding school at an early age – 6 years old to be exact. I have selective memories …Continue reading »

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The Galaxies Within Us – A Guest Post

Today I am delighted to introduce you to Jenni Gate. Jenni and I met online through another third culture kid. …Continue reading »

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Re-post: Bright Pink Razais

Before Fridays with Robynn began, Robynn did a piece that I loved. I’m reposting today as Communicating Across Boundaries has …Continue reading »

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Part I ~ Re – Entry: Oh the Stories We Tell Ourselves

I have wanted to write some essays on the re-entry process for a long time. It is a topic of …Continue reading »

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Part 2 – Re-entry: Reconstructing our lives

In Part I, we discussed how the development of an individual identity, a sense of belonging with one’s peers, and …Continue reading »

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Part 3 – Re-entry: Reconstructing a life well-lived

Continuing the Re-Entry series…. In Part I, we discussed how the development of an individual identity, a sense of belonging …Continue reading »

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On Loss

Loss by Robynn Last Sunday I attended a seminar on loss. Once again I realized how thoroughly marked by loss …Continue reading »

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Colors of Istanbul

This post was written on my recent trip to Turkey. In a world of bleak – sometimes all we need …Continue reading »

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Guest Posting at A Life Overseas –“I Don’t Do Goodbye”

I am honored to be posting over at A Life Overseas today. This blog is a tremendous resource for those …Continue reading »

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Taper, Trim & Snip – A Journey Around the World Through Haircuts

Today’s post By Robynn was originally published in 2011. Today we offer it to you again as there are far more readers …Continue reading »

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Learning to Grieve Well

Research shows that those of us who have grown up as third culture kids have layers on layers of loss. …Continue reading »

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Stories of Lost Luggage

Okay – let’s hear them! The stories of lost luggage and distraught travelers. After years of traveling with a clean …Continue reading »

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In Honor of Boarding School Moms

For many moms, sending a child to boarding school is probably a bit like giving them up for adoption. You …Continue reading »

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Out to Lunch With My Passport

The Facebook post was simple. It was on my brother Stan’s page tagged with all his siblings: ____________________________________ Stan Brown …Continue reading »

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Guest Posting at A Life Overseas –“This is My Fate”

Readers – I’m over at A Life Overseas today! I hope you’ll come join me as I write about cultural …Continue reading »

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