When the Third Culture Kid Grows Up: An Interview with M

Today we are chatting to the delightful M, who was previously a cross-cultural worker and GP in Middle East, but currently processing all the transitions in Argentina with her Latino husband. She is also one of our writers here at Stories I’d Tell You at Dinner.We explore M’s lifelong interest in connecting with and finding common ground with the stranger, people whom on the face of it seem quite different to her, and how this has played out in her work history and friendships. We also discuss grief in relation to the cancer diagnoses of two of her brothers, one of whom recovered and the other passed away, and learning to trust a God who is good, loving, and kind.In today’s episode, we explore: Growing up in West Africa as a child of cross-cultural workers, becoming a Christian at five years old, and bouncing around continents as a Third Culture Kid. M’s lifelong interest in connecting with and understanding other people, who on first glance are quite different to her, and how this has looked in her friendships and work life. This includes training as a GP and working in Aboriginal health clinics, alternative communities, and moving to the Middle East as a cross-cultural worker and GP. Walking through seasons of grief with two of her brothers diagnosed with cancer, one of whom recovered while her other brother passed away. We explore the shift from an intellectual faith to a deeply emotional one, holding both emotions and intellect together, to trust that God is good, strong, and kind. Her recent marriage to a Latino man, which has saw her living in Argentina and learning Spanish.You can check out the show notes for everything mentioned in the episode.If you enjoyed this episode, sign up for honest stories in your inbox on Wednesdays (March through November) from local Christian women 💛If you want to send us compliments or constructive suggestions, get in touch at [email protected] you love the podcast, writing a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify helps other women find us. Thank you!Music: Come Back by Ketsa. Licensed under a Creative Commons License Non-Commercial, No-Derivatives 4.0 International License.