to be Home…
Hello!
I joined earlier this week and said I would write a bit about myself soon so here goes-
First let me start by mentioning how seriously wondrful I find this community to be! You can seriously feel the love and understanding that so many of us endlessly seek and rarely find. So thank you to all of you for being so open and expressive.
Well, me. I was born in Denmark to a Danish mother and a TCK father. He’s half Colombian half Danish and a restless rootless soul. I don’t think I walked my first step before we moved to Colombia. We lived there until I was 8 when because of the dangers we mved back to Denmark. My father then got a job with the UN and we moved to Costa Rica. During our time there, I went to boarding school in Denmark for a year, but in the end I graduated form my high school in Costa Rica. We built a house there and called it home, at least until we yet again had to move. My parents moved to Rio and I to the States and later to Denmark, where I am now getting my master’s.
Like everyone in here I don’t think I’ll ever know where I’m from, I do however know that home is in an experience. It’s when I meet other TCKs that I get that feeling that non-tcks must feel. I get this strong sense of belonging and if only I could build a rough over that and let it be portable I think I would always be home. I have learned to love being a TCK however. It’s like a couture culture that only very privileged few get to experience. I’ve also learned that key (at least) for me is to be where I am and not everywhere else. I used to always be on my way, and now I’ve started unpacking my bags (although the suitcase is not further away than at my arms length!!!). Anyways, you’ve all heard the story so I’ll keep it short!
Much love,
Louise
Louise Christensen
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7 Comments to “to be Home…”
April 25th, 2008 at 10:12 pm
Welcome to TCKid, Louise!
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April 25th, 2008 at 10:16 pm
Nice to have you here! Welcome.
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April 26th, 2008 at 2:36 am
Do you ever talk to your dad who’s also a TCK about the feeling of rootlessness? It would be cool to have a parent who you could relate to in this way.
Anyway, welcome
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April 26th, 2008 at 8:39 am
My father was born in Croatia. At age 18 he escaped Croatia but got detained in Italy and was deported. Next time he escaped he got to France where he was able to claim Amnesty.
He lived in France for 12 years and travelled alot. Than he decided to migrate to Australia.
My mom was born in Croatia. When she was a child her family moved to Germany than decided to move to Australia. My mom moved over 28 times before they settled and bought a home in Sydney.
Both my parents left home early (18 & 16 respectfully). When they met each other they continued to keep moving. They still do! I was always being moved around, and with each move we would move somewhere where no one looked like or lived like us. It was very isolating and now I realize much more traumatic than I thought.
However, since I left home (at 15) I have not stayed in one place for more than 3 years. In fact, I have moved on average once a year at LEAST. So…I inherited my parent’s discontent & issues. They are very in denial of who they are as people so talking to them is not an option unless I want to be told I am a “head case” lol
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April 26th, 2008 at 10:09 am
Well, I joined after you, Louise, but I can still welcome, right?
I live in Ecuador now, we had to leave Colombia because of security when I was about 3… (thats why I noticed your post.)
Anyway… welcome.
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April 28th, 2008 at 2:26 am
Thank you! To all of you! And welcome to you kenny!
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May 1st, 2008 at 1:27 pm
“They are very in denial of who they are as people so talking to them is not an option unless I want to be told I am a “head case” lol”
-> It must be hard going through this when things are more traumatic than you thought =(
I will be praying for you. I hope you will find strengths and courage while exploring this website you know =)
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