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I understand what it's like to come with your family, and…

“I understand what it's like to come with your family, and to uproot yourself and come to another culture. You need a lot of support. People say, 'She's got her daughter; she's got her husband.' Yeah, but she hasn't got anyone else.” quote by Emma Thompson
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“I understand what it's like to come with your family, and to uproot yourself and come to another culture. You need a lot of support. People say, 'She's got her daughter; she's got her husband.' Yeah, but she hasn't got anyone else.”

Emma Thompson

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Immigrants face isolation despite family presence, needing broader community support.

In simple terms: Support beyond family.

Key Takeaway

Provide broader support.

Themes

immigration isolation community

Mood

empathetic hopeful

Type

advice social

When to use this quote

  • policy making
  • peer groups
  • counseling

Key Concepts

sociology mental health

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can communities better support newcomers?
  • What role does family play in integration?
A Different Perspective

Support systems can be limited.

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