I’ve shown my child how important it is to know herself and to not forget there will always be a world that welcomes her with open arms
Saman Shad, the author, and her daughter.t first my daughter was excited about visiting the city of my birth – Karachi, Pakistan. After all, it was half her heritage and she’d heard about all the family over there she had yet to meet. But I couldn’t hide from her how nervous I felt.
As our departure date neared, my daughter began to look increasingly nervous. “I was looking forward to it,” she said. “But now I’m not so sure.” ‘I’ve always wanted to take my children to see the country where I was born. It’s something I expect most immigrant parents want to do’ writes Saman Shad.I’ve always wanted to take my children to see the country where I was born. It’s something I expect most immigrant parents want to do: show their children a part of themselves that perhaps remains hidden – especially if you’re trying to bridge two cultures yourself.
And I saw how it began to dawn on her how she was an integral part of a large group – a web with silky strings that tied her to this place, reminding her that if she were to ever feel lonely or lost, she would know that she was connected to something much greater than herself.
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