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Going Back Home – Part Three – Mixed Feelings

by mabelninan | Nov 17, 2018 | Blog, Life as an Immigrant

“Did you go home this summer?” asked a friend who was meeting me after a long time. It took me a few moments to catch up with her train of thought. Of course, she meant India! I told her I had had a great time with family and that I was glad to be back home, in...

Going Back Home – Part One – At Home with Homesickness

by mabelninan | Aug 29, 2018 | Blog, Life as an Immigrant

I visited India about a month ago after having been away for a year and a half. I was pining for the smells and sights of Indian streets bustling with people, autorickshaws, and street vendors. I was craving for the noisy family chatter, with Indian Idol airing on TV...

Going Back Home – Part Three – Mixed Feelings

Going Back Home – Part One – At Home with Homesickness

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