This post is the first in a series of three articles on orphan spouses. We’ll first walk in the shoes of the accompanying spouse (a woman in this case) then in the footsteps of the leading spouse … [Read more...]
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Expat Wife And Orphan Spouse – Double Whammy!
Filed Under: Relationships Tagged With: accompanying partner, Expat Women, Orphan Spouse, relationships, trailing spouse
Trailing Spouse – Why It’s Harder To Tell Your Truth
7:30 am – A typical morning in your expat family ‘Mum, where is my lunch box?’ ‘Mum, I can’t find my soccer gear’ ‘Mum, did you sign the form for our theatre excursion today?’ ‘Mum, … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Personal development Tagged With: accompanying partner, Expat Women, Psychological trauma, trailing spouse, Trauma
Divorce Abroad – 3 Essential Things You Need To Know For Your Kids
Stella is anxious. Her mum, Janet, is not the same any more. Since last week, she has lost her smile. Her eyes are red and swollen, her face is bleak. She often withdraws in her room. What’s … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Parenting abroad Tagged With: accompanying partner, Divorce abroad, Expat Divorce, Expat marriage, Expatriate Family, Parenting, Parenting abroad, Psychological trauma, Raising Kids Abroad, TCK, Third Culture Kids, trailing spouse
Expats – Your Body Aches But You Don’t Listen (And What To Do Instead)
'I've got a terrible headache. And it’s not the first time. My vision is blurry. When the pain strikes I can’t even stand up. I’m feeling dizzy. At first I didn’t worry too much. I thought it … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Personal development Tagged With: accompanying partner, Expat and self-care, Expat health, Expat Women, Expatriate Family, Expats, trailing spouse
Expats – The true story of building a portable social network (and why it matters)
Starting all over again? You have no energy left. This is your third move in 10 years. You’ve just unpacked all your boxes, settled the children at school and established a new routine. You know … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Relationships Tagged With: accompanying partner, Disconnection, Expat and self-care, Expat Women, isolation, relationships
Trailing Spouse – Does Volunteering Make You Happier?
Sophie avidly reads an article reporting the conclusions of a Harvard study conducted in 2014: ‘Volunteering makes you happier’. It’s been 6 months since she arrived with her family in this new … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Personal development Tagged With: accompanying partner, Expat and self-care, Expat Women, trailing spouse, trailing spouse and volunteering, Volunteering for expats
Fellow Expat – You Could Do With A Tiny Act Of Love Today
There are people in this world who are not refugees. There are people in this world who are not celebrities. There are people in this world who are not making the headlines. Those people have a … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Relationships Tagged With: accompanying partner, Expat Women, expatriate, Expatriate Family, Expats, trailing spouse
Empty Nest Syndrome – 3 Essential Tasks For The Expat Mum
Lauren is shaken. To the core. A big part of what she has lived for over the last 10 years -- the years she’s been a full time stay at home mum -- is slipping away. Her daughter Maddy left … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Parenting abroad Tagged With: accompanying partner, Disconnection, Empty Nest Syndrome, Expat Women, Expatriate Family, Expats, Parenting, Parenting abroad, raising kids, Third Culture Kids, trailing spouse
Emotional Abuse – Why Expat Couples Are At Risk
She comes back home, tired but thrilled. Her Vuitton bag, her manicured nails, her Chanel tailleur… She feels so attractive. In the elevator bringing her home to the 27th floor, a luxurious … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Relationships Tagged With: accompanying partner, Emotional abuse, Emotional abuse in expat couples, Expat marriage, expat men, Expat Women, Expatriate Family, Psychological trauma, relationships, trailing spouse, Trauma
Expats – The News You Dread (Part II)
Lisa just lost her Mum. It was totally unexpected. They lived 15000 km apart. Once she can cry no more, her numb brain emerges back into practical reality. Beyond the pain of loss, … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Relationships Tagged With: accompanying partner, expat and death, expatriate, Expatriate Family, Trauma