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Sibling emigration

Emotional impact of sibling separation is complex and should be prepared for

Navigating the uncharted waters of sibling emigration can lead to a maelstrom of emotions. From a heightened sense of responsibility to unforeseen bonds, this article sheds light on the intricacies of maintaining familial connections amidst geographical separations. Find out how families are reinventing relationships and fostering new connections in the digital age, turning the potential estrangement into an opportunity for closer bonds and enriched interaction.

Sculpture of man with missing body parts, appears to be fading

The emotional impact of emigration, through the eyes of an artist

Emigration outcomes are often depicted as fairy-tale endings, with successful emigrants thriving in their new country, rarely looking back with regret. Yet in the work of migrant French sculptor Bruno Catalano it is depicted as an intimate and much fuller journey, encapsulating the highs and lows that come with it. As an emigration therapist, I have the privilege to explore… Read More »The emotional impact of emigration, through the eyes of an artist

Cartoon of a girl balancing on a paper plane

Venturing into the unknown – talking about emigration and the uncertainties

People are forever moving – to a new house, a new town or city or sometimes even to a new country. The life-changing decision to emigrate from your home country can make the scale of life tip either way. By taking this risk we stand to lose so much, or we can gain so much.  We embark on this great… Read More »Venturing into the unknown – talking about emigration and the uncertainties

How to let others know you are emigrating

How to let those close to you know that you’re emigrating

After months of contemplation you have decided to uproot your existence, becoming part of the statistics: you are emigrating. Here are a few tips for how to let your loved and close ones know about your decision. Over the past decade the number of South African citizens emigrating has increased dramatically; driven by a host of reasons ranging from unstable… Read More »How to let those close to you know that you’re emigrating