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In-between and multi-rooted, an international mother maps unseen emotional labor while nurturing her child’s growing multicultural identity with tender strength.

The Invisible Labor of International Mothers: A Jungian View on Nurturing a Child’s Multicultural Identity

December travel often highlights the quiet, profound work of international mothers. Beyond logistics, they guide their children through the complex task of integrating multiple cultural influences, nurturing a cohesive multicultural identity. This invisible emotional labor shapes the next generation’s sense of self, belonging, and resilience across worlds.

Motherhood

Dr. MJ Yang

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