In most episodes, our guests are speaking with us from the place they relocated to. They are reflecting back on the move, new experiences, and the journey toward feeling a sense of belonging in their new home. Today’s guest, however, has faced obstacles in her quest to relocate from Canada to Scotland, the country that has captured her heart.
Tineke is a professional photographer who travels the world capturing the people, places, and cultures she experiences. In 2017, she took a group of photography students to Scotland and thus began a love affair with the wind and the sea and the land. She has returned to Scotland for several months every year since 2021, actively seeking a way to immigrate permanently, but has faced obstacles that have prevented that dream from coming true.
While caught between the two countries, Tineke has learned to create home within herself. In this episode, she shares her story of hope, resilience, and a determination to find a way.
N.B. In the discussion at the end of Tineke’s interview, Michal references the Bridges Transition Model that outlines how we may transition through big changes in three stages: endings, neutral zone, and new beginnings. In the context of relocating, the model invites advancing gently, with self-compassion and self-care. See if it helps you make sense of your experience: https://wmbridges.com/about/what-is-transition/
