On the Outskirts This piece, pulled from the archives, uses poetic language to describe the 2 minute read
Exile, Isolation, and Grief in Transition Freshman year can be a hard transition for any TCK, but when your parents also 4 minute read
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On the Outskirts This piece, pulled from the archives, uses poetic language to describe the byMaDonna MaurerJanuary 31, 2025
Exile, Isolation, and Grief in Transition Freshman year can be a hard transition for any TCK, but when your parents also byMaDonna MaurerJanuary 24, 2025
The Broken Chameleon Many of you have probably heard the comparison of TCKs to chameleons byMaDonna MaurerJanuary 17, 2025
Thoughts and Prayers, Obituaries and Reflections: Baba Mamu As the new year rings in, many people reflect on their lives from the previous byMaDonna MaurerJanuary 10, 2025
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