Chapter
Coping with Displacement and War
49:00 - 53:16 (04:16)
The trauma of war and displacement on different generations, and how people cope with living in between two cultures.
Clips
The speaker recounts a rush of goodbyes during a period of change, culminating in a friend's shell-shocked departure the next day, unable to fully process what had happened.
49:00 - 50:03 (01:03)
Goodbyes
Summary
The speaker recounts a rush of goodbyes during a period of change, culminating in a friend's shell-shocked departure the next day, unable to fully process what had happened.
ChapterCoping with Displacement and War
Episode792: When to Leave
PodcastThis American Life
The ambiguity in laws creates confusion among immigrants that can lead them to flee their countries.
50:03 - 51:54 (01:51)
Immigration
Summary
The ambiguity in laws creates confusion among immigrants that can lead them to flee their countries. However, people tend to refrain from calling it a life-threatening situation and, as a result, become more vulnerable to living in distress.
ChapterCoping with Displacement and War
Episode792: When to Leave
PodcastThis American Life
Journalist and author Masha Gessen shares their personal experience of leaving Russia twice and reflects on knowing when it's time to leave a place or situation.
51:54 - 53:16 (01:22)
Masha Gessen
Summary
Journalist and author Masha Gessen shares their personal experience of leaving Russia twice and reflects on knowing when it's time to leave a place or situation.