“I must have been crazy. I’ve taken my parents away from my children!” Jessica
“I was really close to my grandparents when I was growing up, it is such a different sort of relationship to [the one you have with] your parents. I am sad my children aren’t going to have that.” RebeccaQuotes from my book, The Emotional Challenges of Immigration, Strategies and stories of those who stayed.
Grandparents and grandchildren have a unique relationship, however when you are a migrant, this unique relationship is challenged by distance.
What are some of the challenges?
1.Keeping in contact enough.