Changing environment, learning new language and new culture,being a wife and a mother, living far away from families and friends, I have come to share my views, thoughts, feelings, ideas on so many things that I cherish.

June 20, 2012

Are You an Expat Woman?

I said I will be writing about my life as an Expat woman on this blog. But before I start sending in posts on this topic, I want to let readers in about what it means to be an Expat woman. 

Have you noticed that every day more and more people are moving from their countries to live in other countries. The movement could be in search of greener pastures, careers, relationships, jobs, etc. If you found your self in any of these categories or if you are currently not living in your country, you are an Expatriate. If you are a woman, that makes you an Expat Woman (expatriate woman)..... and voilĂ , we have something in common. I am a Nigerian. I grew up in my country and I met my husband when I was concluding my studies in the University. I joined him in Germany thereafter and I've been here for some couple of years now, that's my story so far. 

If you are an expat woman, you will agree with me that there are lots of challenges that one has to face. Life could be fun though, careers, marriages/relationships, children, etc could thrive or suffer. But knowing that you are not alone and trying to get in touch with other Expat women will always go a long way in making a difference.

I am a member of an on line community called EXPAT WOMEN. The web site is amazing. There are lots of things to benefit from the site like success stories, inspirationals and motivational articles and so much more. Just click here Expat women.com
I wish you all luck in your expatriate living.
Are you an Expat Woman, I want to hear from you. Tell us your story, it doesn't matter which country you live in, we can always be useful to each other. Please leave your comments, no matter how long it is.
Love, Nekky.

7 comments:

May said...

Is not easy to be an expat woman because there are lots of challenges attached to it and am so happy that am gradually overcoming them.thanks for posting.

Joy Page Manuel said...

Hi Nekky! I'm happy to have stumbled upon your blog as I'm blog hopping today! We sound alike in your description...migrated due to marriage and then now building our families in a foreign land. Thank you for sharing that link for Expat women. I will surely check it out and am also eager to come back and read more of you on this site! Hope you can check out mine too as it sure sounds like you could relate to some of my posts (be sure to go to the top of the page 'If You Are New to Catharsis'). THanks and hope to see you soon! ---- www.joypagemanuel.com

Anonymous said...

Yes I'm an Expat woman. I was born and raised in the USA but moved to Australia 12 years ago next month.

Although I did not really have a language barrier I found it hard and sometimes still do.

Maybe we can compare notes sometime!

I really enjoy your blog! :) Thanks for sharing.

LindyLouMac said...

Hi there another Ex-pat Woman, but a lot older than you as we moved abroad as 'empty nesters' I am here as you found me via Blog Frog to thankyou for your follow. I do hope you will enjoy sharing our little piece of Italy. I look forward to getting to know you as I always follow back :)

Dagmar said...

Hi Nekky, thanks for your comment on my blog and your vote! So you live in Germany, how did that come about? I'm originally from Germany and now live and blog in New York. Have you learned some German?

Liebe Grusse,
Dagmar
Dagmar's momsense
http://DagmarBleasdale.com

Catch My Words said...

I guess I'm not. I've lived in the same country (and only ventured 300 miles from my birth city) for my entire life.

http://joycelansky.blogspot.com

Jenny Bardsley said...

Hi! New follower from the weekend blog hop! Thanks for hosting!
www.cassandrazcorner.blogspot.com

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