by Kristin | Jan 18, 2022
“A journey from deep existential crisis to personal and professional fulfilment. Kristin Duncombe shares her story “trailing” with her husband in East Africa and why she insists on using this term “trailing spouse”. She explains in a very interesting way how she...
by Kristin | Jan 18, 2022
“As the author of two memoirs, I have gotten accustomed to people being curious about how I manage to deal with the embarrassment/shame/guilt of recording such personal information about my life, for all to see. Why do I want to write all that stuff down? For...
by Kristin | Jan 18, 2022
Guest article on www.trailing-spouse.com “Disclaimer: I am a former trailing spouse. My husband and I separated a few years ago, shortly after our move from Lyon, France to Geneva, Switzerland. We are still very much a family, however, and my Ex lives up the...
by Kristin | Jan 18, 2022
“Reading “Trailing – A Memoir” I remember feeling a mixture of admiration for the adventurous American wife as she accompanied her new husband on a mission with “Médecins Sans Frontières” to East Africa and recognition and understanding. Whilst way more exciting...
by Kristin | Jan 18, 2022
“For the accompanying spouse, no matter how fabulous the new country is “trailing” often means struggling to set up the infrastructure of a new life and that includes re-discovering or redefining what provides a sense of meaning and purpose to...
by Kristin | Jan 18, 2022
A selection of articles written for the Paris-based online magazine, Inspirelle. Relationships, family and travel. Browse articles