Mentally packed bags…I identify with that. Leaving the convent was kind of like leaving a foreign country.
The abuse that can happen when everything hinges on one anything, person, job, whatever…it is so sad. Being alone without a safety net is a commentary on our fractured society globally.
Thank you so much for sharing this, Essie. “Mentally packed bags” is such a powerful way to describe it that constant feeling of being ready to leave, even when you’re still standing in place. And yes… when everything depends on one person, one job, one system, the vulnerability becomes unbearable. Your reflection on how fractured our safety nets are really stayed with me. Grateful for adding your voice here.🫶🫶
I can identify with this. Came to the US many years ago as an international student. This became home. Now everything is uncertain especially if you are an immigrant. My home doesn’t feel like home anymore. Just subbed. Hope you read my work and sub back.
Thank you so much, Nabanita. I really feel this deeply. That uncertainty of building a life somewhere and then suddenly feeling ungrounded again is such a quiet kind of pain. I’m grateful you shared your story here you’re not alone in it. I truly appreciate you subscribing, and I’ll absolutely take time to read your work as well. Sending you strength and solidarity.
Wow. Reading this made me realize how invisible the in-between phase is for international students, especially after the investment is made, but before stability is guaranteed for them. I’m grateful you shed light on this. It’s deeply unfair and overdue for reform! Great read.💙
Thank you so much for seeing that. The “in-between” phase is where so many people quietly struggle, and it often goes unnoticed. I really appreciate you taking the time to reflect on it and speak up. 💙
I never even realized how all of this situation was structured so it was quite educational for me. When you mentioned housing shortage that really hit home. People are feeling that. Thanks for sharing and researching this 😀
Thank you Brad, this really means a lot. I think many of us feel the pressure of housing without always seeing how deeply it’s tied to policy and temporary status. I’m glad the piece helped connect those dots, and I appreciate you taking the time to read and reflect 🙂
Thank you, John. I really appreciate you taking the time to read it so thoughtfully. This means a lot especially knowing the balance and truth came through. 🙏
Thank you, Sydney this means a great deal. That quiet commitment and humility you named is exactly what often goes unseen, even as it carries so much weight. I’m grateful you noticed the nuance and honored the character behind these journeys. Your words truly stayed with me.
To all my journey man and journey women of it like you to read this story I believe it's important and it's a great read put one foot forward take time out your day and read this part this story
Thank you so much for sharing this and for encouraging others on their journey to read it. That kind of support truly means a lot. If this story helps even one person feel seen or take a step forward, then it’s worth it. ❤️
This is a needed reminder that people are not policies. When stability is endlessly delayed, it weighs on real lives, families, and futures. Scripture is clear about God’s heart for the sojourner, the worker, and those living without power. Whatever solutions we pursue, they should be marked by honesty, continuity, and care for human dignity. Systems matter, but so does how we treat the people inside them. ❤️
Thank you for this deeply grounded reflection. You’re absolutely right — people are not policies, and prolonged uncertainty quietly reshapes lives, families, and futures. Human dignity must remain central, no matter how complex the system becomes. I truly appreciate you naming compassion, continuity, and care so clearly. ❤️
Thank you that truly means a lot. If it helped make space to think, reflect, or feel a little more clearly about such a difficult topic, then the writing did what it needed to do. I really appreciate you taking the time to say this. ❤️
Mentally packed bags…I identify with that. Leaving the convent was kind of like leaving a foreign country.
The abuse that can happen when everything hinges on one anything, person, job, whatever…it is so sad. Being alone without a safety net is a commentary on our fractured society globally.
Thank you so much for sharing this, Essie. “Mentally packed bags” is such a powerful way to describe it that constant feeling of being ready to leave, even when you’re still standing in place. And yes… when everything depends on one person, one job, one system, the vulnerability becomes unbearable. Your reflection on how fractured our safety nets are really stayed with me. Grateful for adding your voice here.🫶🫶
I can identify with this. Came to the US many years ago as an international student. This became home. Now everything is uncertain especially if you are an immigrant. My home doesn’t feel like home anymore. Just subbed. Hope you read my work and sub back.
Thank you so much, Nabanita. I really feel this deeply. That uncertainty of building a life somewhere and then suddenly feeling ungrounded again is such a quiet kind of pain. I’m grateful you shared your story here you’re not alone in it. I truly appreciate you subscribing, and I’ll absolutely take time to read your work as well. Sending you strength and solidarity.
"structurally insecure" could be applied to at least 25% of the rest of US.
I am 80 and still have eyes open.
Thanks for this accurate post.
Absolutely agreed, thank you 🙏
Wow. Reading this made me realize how invisible the in-between phase is for international students, especially after the investment is made, but before stability is guaranteed for them. I’m grateful you shed light on this. It’s deeply unfair and overdue for reform! Great read.💙
Thank you so much for seeing that. The “in-between” phase is where so many people quietly struggle, and it often goes unnoticed. I really appreciate you taking the time to reflect on it and speak up. 💙
Thanks for the insightful article. This is a demographic that I never considered.
I never even realized how all of this situation was structured so it was quite educational for me. When you mentioned housing shortage that really hit home. People are feeling that. Thanks for sharing and researching this 😀
Thank you Brad, this really means a lot. I think many of us feel the pressure of housing without always seeing how deeply it’s tied to policy and temporary status. I’m glad the piece helped connect those dots, and I appreciate you taking the time to read and reflect 🙂
Great piece, well researched, thought through and balanced. And all true.
Thank you, John. I really appreciate you taking the time to read it so thoughtfully. This means a lot especially knowing the balance and truth came through. 🙏
Insightful piece and I genuinely appreciated the information of the deep nuance.
Ive always found immigrants and students immensely respectable.
The quiet commitment.
The humility of character.
Surpassing those far more resourced and closely supported.
Thank you for sharing.
Thank you 🙏
Thank you, Sydney this means a great deal. That quiet commitment and humility you named is exactly what often goes unseen, even as it carries so much weight. I’m grateful you noticed the nuance and honored the character behind these journeys. Your words truly stayed with me.
Recognition from recognition is one of the most touching aspects of human connection.
My cup runneth over.
And thank you.
To all my journey man and journey women of it like you to read this story I believe it's important and it's a great read put one foot forward take time out your day and read this part this story
Thank you so much for sharing this and for encouraging others on their journey to read it. That kind of support truly means a lot. If this story helps even one person feel seen or take a step forward, then it’s worth it. ❤️
This is a needed reminder that people are not policies. When stability is endlessly delayed, it weighs on real lives, families, and futures. Scripture is clear about God’s heart for the sojourner, the worker, and those living without power. Whatever solutions we pursue, they should be marked by honesty, continuity, and care for human dignity. Systems matter, but so does how we treat the people inside them. ❤️
Thank you for this deeply grounded reflection. You’re absolutely right — people are not policies, and prolonged uncertainty quietly reshapes lives, families, and futures. Human dignity must remain central, no matter how complex the system becomes. I truly appreciate you naming compassion, continuity, and care so clearly. ❤️
This isn't an easy topic but you made it easy to think about. So, thank you. ❤️
Thank you that truly means a lot. If it helped make space to think, reflect, or feel a little more clearly about such a difficult topic, then the writing did what it needed to do. I really appreciate you taking the time to say this. ❤️
Thank you for your support🙏