Many Third Culture Kids struggle with a persistent sense of not belonging. This article breaks the issue down into its key parts.

A reflection on why identity struggles don’t resolve through labels or fitting in, and what self-acceptance has to do with feeling at ease with who you are.

A closer look at why fitting into cultural boxes doesn’t always lead to connection, and how belonging can take shape in other ways.

An examination of how sensitivity influences identity, belonging, and adaptation for Third Culture Kids in subtle ways.

A breakdown of why this common question can feel so uncomfortable for TCKs, and what it reveals about identity and belonging.