Parenting as Mission As expatriate workers, we and our families are familiar with the different 3 minute read
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Stuck When you’ve been in pain for eleven years, you get used to the constant byMaDonna MaurerMarch 6, 2026
Parenting as Mission As expatriate workers, we and our families are familiar with the different byMaDonna MaurerFebruary 28, 2026
A Long-Lost Memory from an Open Window I grew up in Hong Kong in the 80s and 90s byMaDonna MaurerFebruary 20, 2026
Borders/ When she draws borders around her soul, she doesn't include disputed spirits or byMaDonna MaurerFebruary 13, 2026
Belonging Faith Identity Open ThemeJanuary 31, 2026 Halal: Honor and Shame as a White Woman in a Brown Man’s World This essay was birthed when I was pregnant with my son Eben, who is now byMika Stone
Arts Belonging CCKs Culture Family Home Identity MK TCKNovember 7, 2025 “International Isolation” Many ATCKs have found that various forms of art are an effective way to express byMaDonna Maurer
Adulting Belonging Faith Family Home MK Roots TCKSeptember 5, 2025 A Homesick Military Bride Homesickness happens to many people who move away from a place they love, but it byMaDonna Maurer
Archives Belonging CCKs Culture Home MK Open Theme TCK TransitionJuly 25, 2025 Monachopsis: How I Stopped Worrying about Being a Poser and Learned to Love My Locale I find that ATCKs feel words and their meanings to be important byMaDonna Maurer
Belonging CCKs Family Home Identity Poetry TransitionJuly 11, 2025 “Routine” Most of the time, people associate routines with their daily or weekly byMaDonna Maurer
Belonging CCKs Culture Home MK Poetry TCK TransitionJune 20, 2025 “Istanbul Airport” What are your thoughts when you hear announcements over the PA system in the byMaDonna Maurer
Adulting Belonging Friendship Identity TCKApril 26, 2025 The Local Whether you are an ATCK or find yourself lost in the world of nomads, you find byMaDonna Maurer
Adulting Belonging MK TCK UniversitySeptember 19, 2024 Navigating University in the UK as a Third Culture Kid This week, Ben Gilbert shares his TCK story of attending a university in the UK byMaDonna Maurer
Belonging CCKs Culture Friendship Identity TCK UniversitySeptember 13, 2024 Reflections on University Life: A Journey of Growth, Friendship, and Discovery University, for many TCKs, can be daunting and exciting byMaDonna Maurer