Emigration touches everyone differently. You may be building a new life in another country, or you may be a parent, sibling or a loved one learning to live with distance.
Either way, the challenges are real—moments of pride and hope often mingle with grief, uncertainty, and longing.
Hi, I’m Sulette. I’m so glad you’re here. I know what emigration feels like because I’ve lived it from both sides: first as the emigrant starting fresh abroad and later as the one remaining at home.
Emigration touches everyone differently, and the challenges are real. My personal and professional experience allows me to help you uncover resilience, make sense of your emotions, and nurture connection across distance.
The decision to emigrate is a deeply personal and relational process, filled with questions about what might be gained and what could be lost. It's a time of mixed emotions—excitement and guilt, hope and hesitation. This is a space to explore the hopes and fears that make this journey uniquely your own.
Starting life abroad is both exhilarating and unsettling, mixing hope with homesickness and a longing for what was left behind. Migration changes more than your address—it reshapes your identity. Therapy offers a space to make sense of this complex experience and find a sense of home within yourself.
When a loved one moves far away, pride and longing often coexist. You celebrate their journey while quietly grieving the simple moments you no longer share. This experience can create an invisible ache—a paradox of holding both their joy and your own sense of loss. Here, we can give voice to these complex feelings.
As professionals, we often encounter the overlooked emotional complexities of migration in our clients, which can profoundly impact their well-being. I integrate research and practice to deepen this understanding, collaborating with practitioners through training and dialogue to enhance clinical care.
Expert articles and tips to support your journey and understanding.
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The article explores "ambiguous loss," a form of grief without closure defined by Pauline Boss. This loss occurs in two ways: when a person is physically absent but psychologically present (e.g., missing persons) or physically present but psychologically absent (e.g., due to dementia or addiction). This unresolved state traps individuals in an emotional limbo, preventing traditional grieving. The article advises that instead of seeking unattainable closure, the key to coping is building resilience by accepting uncertainty, finding new meaning, and adapting to a permanently changed reality.
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Earlier this year, at 74 years old, Louis Massyn made history by becoming the first person ever to complete the Comrades Marathon 50 times, a monumental achievement capping a half-century of unwavering dedication. His legendary career, which includes 48 Two Oceans finishes and a Six Star Medal, was defined less by the staggering 147,000 kilometres logged and more by his profound humility and love for the sport's camaraderie. By dedicating his historic 50th run to charity, Massyn cemented a legacy of purpose that proved how a simple idea, taken seriously, can shape a lifetime of extraordinary achievement.
Ambiguous loss occurs when there is uncertainty about a loved one's status, such as when someone is physically present but mentally absent (due to conditions like Alzheimer's) or when they are physically absent (due to immigration or death) but remain emotionally significant. This type of loss is complex and can leave individuals feeling stuck in their grief.
Ambiguous loss occurs when there is uncertainty about a loved one's status, such as when someone is physically present but mentally absent (due to conditions like Alzheimer's) or when they are physically absent (due to immigration or death) but remain emotionally significant. This type of loss is complex and can leave individuals feeling stuck in their grief.
Ambiguous loss occurs when there is uncertainty about a loved one's status, such as when someone is physically present but mentally absent (due to conditions like Alzheimer's) or when they are physically absent (due to immigration or death) but remain emotionally significant. This type of loss is complex and can leave individuals feeling stuck in their grief.
Ambiguous loss occurs when there is uncertainty about a loved one's status, such as when someone is physically present but mentally absent (due to conditions like Alzheimer's) or when they are physically absent (due to immigration or death) but remain emotionally significant. This type of loss is complex and can leave individuals feeling stuck in their grief.
Ambiguous loss occurs when there is uncertainty about a loved one's status, such as when someone is physically present but mentally absent (due to conditions like Alzheimer's) or when they are physically absent (due to immigration or death) but remain emotionally significant. This type of loss is complex and can leave individuals feeling stuck in their grief.
