Identity — Stories

I Fear Being Wholly Me

I am scared of my dreams. I quieten them every time they come out too strong. I calm my face when it lights up about wanting to leave this country…

Water Hopper

From old theatres to laneway bars, I walk the Yarra with boys and cars.
With double tongues, I watch bright lights, as I explore and devour the night…

Where Are You From?By Ava Senaratne (From Sri Lanka, Dubai & Melbourne. Living in Sydney)5 September 2018where are you from, TCK TOWN, tck, TCK, third culture kid, Identity, cross cultural, culture, Tokyo, Bahrain, Dubai, Melbourne, Tasmania, Sri LankaComment

Self-Worth, Strength and Stripping Away The Rest

How much of my self-worth comes from my being a TCK? Some of the major strengths that I have gained are tolerance, a wider worldview, broader experience, empathy, and resilience...

ANAM

Pakistan has been flagged by the Australian government as a "terrorist country" and yet I consider it home...

Speak EasyBy Anam Javed (From Pakistan. Living in Melbourne)16 November 2016TCK TOWN, tck, TCK, third culture kid, local, multilocal, Pakistan, Pakistani, Malaysian, Malaysia, music, work, Brunei, Melbourne, Australian, Australia, passport, rituals, relationship, relationships, mother, happy, call, Islam, Identity, home, identity, travelled, travel, world, United Nations, hope, bucket listComment

But I Don't Have A Footie Team!

I imagine if you're not a third culture kid, the second of hesitation after the question "Where are you from?" must look a little misplaced.

I usually size up the person who's asking...