17/04/2026
“A message for refugees finding their footing in a new country.
When I arrived in the UK as a refugee, everyone wanted to know: ‘Are you grateful? Are you happy?’ But the truth is, I felt everything at once. Relief. Rage. Guilt. Hope. Terror.
Nobody told me that displacement would be this contradictory.
I’ve written a new blog post about rebuilding, belonging, integration, and finding your voice after displacement.
If you’re a refugee, or you know someone who is, this is for you.
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You left behind a home you didn't choose to leave. You came to a place that doesn't yet feel like home. You're learning a new language, navigating unfamiliar systems, and trying to remember who you are while also becoming someone new. This is displacement. And if you're reading this, you're living i...