u/Higoomgala

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I still feel like I don't fit in anywhere.

I'm in my 50s now, married and have a great family. But don't feel like I've ever fit in anywhere. I grew up an Asian kid in Maritime Canada so did not feel like I developed true "cultural roots". I lost a parent and my only sibling when I was a teenager. Both parents are deceased now. I have a great job but don't like hanging out with clueless colleagues and if not for the financial security, always wish that I had pursued a different career path. I have lots of interests which keeps me busy and my creative brain "stimulated" as I have no parents or siblings, but when I change activities, I lose touch pretty much entirely with the previous "friend group" that was involved in that particular endeavor.

Is this all life has to offer? I have a good life and luckily I'm in great health but just never really have found my "people" . And don't feel like I ever will. 😥

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u/Higoomgala — 8 days ago