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Adina Dinu's avatar

Bravo!! Good luck, this is fantastic! Cheering for you <3

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Karina's avatar

Adina my dear thank you! Fingers crossed!

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Catherine Liott's avatar

You tube was great! You don’t appear fearful. You are courageous and determined. So glad we met and will communicate, explore together.

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Karina's avatar

Dear Cathy thank you so much for taking the time to watch and comment! Very grateful! And so good to hear that my projection is not one of a looser although I feel like this a lot. Much love! Corina

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Bougie Hippie's avatar

I also did the scary thing - I left my old mess of a life in Hollywood and moved to Mexico. I'm still a mess in recovery, but on the good side of the dirt.

"being imperfect and brave was better than being silent and stuck."

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Rumy's avatar

As a woman in her 50s, thank you for voicing out what I feel is part of my life too! I grew up in a communist country, moved and lived in two countries, felt like growing wings and losing roots. But most of the time, not feeling like I'm in my place and among my people. It's time for reinventing! I have started it too and often is scary, but satisfying in a very unique way!

Keep the videos coming! I have subscribed to your channel and will be looking forward to the next one! ❤️

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Karina's avatar

Dear Rumy,

I’m so glad my words resonate with you. I recognise that feeling of growing wings—it often appears at the start of a move, filled with hope and the thrill of change. But then, just like Icarus from Greek mythology, the wings begin to melt. We keep trying to fly, but they grow heavier and heavier. I think I’ll use that image in my next post—it captures something raw and real.

And as for losing roots—oh yes! That’s the beginning of another metaphor altogether. For some, reinvention feels like a playful refresh: “Hmm, I’m bored, I need a change.” But for others, it’s a cry from the gut: “Oh Lord, this isn’t working—what the hell can I do now?” Of course, I’m simplifying. But the emotional weight behind it is very real.

I’m so glad you’re here. I’m still trying to find my footing, so if there’s any subject you’d like me to explore, please let me know. I’m beginning to realise I could speak more about what immigrants go through—or rather, what some immigrants go through. Another generalisation, yes, but one that might open up much-needed conversations.

With warmth and solidarity,

Corina

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