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Scenario

When the person who anchored you in a new country dies

My cousin who helped me get my visa and find my first apartment here died last month and I realized she was the only person in this country who really knew me and now I feel completely untethered.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The sudden loss of a key connection exposes how precarious belonging can be when it rests on a single relationship.

Your guide for this
Rabia
Rabia works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Found family in migration and diaspora?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.