So I finally listened to it. Partly to spite the exams I so dearly hate. And partly because I was curious as to what could be said on radio about our issues.
So that's the link to check out if any of you are interested. I know it's a little bit long. About 10 minutes worth of interview? But I listened to it, and once I started, I couldn't stop.
It was like going through the TCKid forums, but through sounds rather than through reading.
I was so excited, thinking that I would catch the interview on TV, but I guess that will have to wait.
Till then though, it's great that Brice is getting to this stage. If you ever come by Brice: two thumbs up!! But that's only because I have two thumbs. No strange externalities on my fingers.
For those of you who are too lazy to listen to the interview: Ruth van Reken (co-author of the book: Third Culture Kids), Brice Royer and Daniella Tudor were being interviewed by presenter Richard Aedy about what a TCK was and what the implications, both positive and negative were.
Ruth shared her research and emotions that one went through as a TCK, since she speaks from personal experience. Brice and Daniella both shared their personal stories, and how they dealt with the pain of not belonging.
I think it's the personal touch that helped to make the story so compelling.
Brice suffered from chronic pain in his hands for several years before realising that it was with-held emotion that caused all the pain. (listen to the interview for a full understanding of how bad it was. Allowing myself to imagine it gives me the shudders) Since then, he has retained full use of both his hands, for which I am eternally grateful for. Who else would run the TCKid website as well if not for Brice?! :)I know Brice's story seems a bit extreme, but after listening to his story, I realised that there were many others who shared Brice's symptoms. Although I don't think I have experienced pain to the extent that Brice has, I also remember having experienced some form of pain in my hands. Clichéd as I know it sounds, it has gotten much better since I came to have a better understanding of what TCKs are and how I might be able to cope with it.
Daniella suffered from depression and extreme loneliness until she was introduced to the term 'TCK'. Since this is probably the stage at which most TCKs are, I think most of us can relate better to Daniella's story. I've been in Daniella's place before and in some ways I still am.
I guess it's a challenge I'll just have to overcome.
I don't exactly have much of a personal story to share. But even so - now is not my time. But I hope I've managed to help out any TCKs reading this as much as I can for now. Ruth, Brice and Daniella have helped us all so much through the TCK forum, so I hope it can help you too. :)
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