12/08/2026
๐จ๐ด๐ When something happens back home and youโre far awayโฆ
Living far from our home country doesnโt mean we stop feeling what happens there.
After the earthquake in Colombia, many Colombians living overseas may be experiencing fear, sadness, anxiety, helplessness, or constantly checking their phones just to know that family and friends are safe.
There is something particularly difficult about experiencing an emergency from a distance:
Wanting to be thereโฆ and not being able to.
You might feel guilty for being safe while people you love are facing uncertainty. You might find it difficult to concentrate, sleep, or simply continue with your day as though everything is normal.
If youโre feeling this way, your emotions make sense. ๐
Physical distance doesnโt make our connection to our home, our people, or our roots any less real.
And if you know someone from Colombia, a small act of kindness can make a difference today.
A message.
A โHow is your family?โ
A hug.
Taking the time to listen without trying to fix anything.
We may not be able to change what is happening thousands of kilometres away, but we can help someone feel a little less alone while they navigate it.
To the Colombian community, both in Colombia and around the world: may you find moments of connection, solidarity and hope amongst the uncertainty. ๐จ๐ด๐
Sometimes, simply being there for one another is also a way of holding each other through difficult times.
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