Tag: immigrant life

  • An Immigrant’s Thanksgiving

    Originally posted on my LinkedIn on November 24, 2022. Edited on November 23, 2023. I arrived in the United States in 1986 at age seven.  I had never heard of the word “turkey” before, and had no idea it was a chicken-like bird you could eat! My first Thanksgiving was not particularly memorable in Tampa,…

  • What of American Individualism in the Multi-Generational Household?

    Hello dear followers. It’s been a busy time for learning and growing in this new country. As my husband and I have been getting used to daily life here, far away from our family and friends, I’ve found myself simultaneously  reflecting on family—the roles we play, who we include, how we structure it, and how…

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