Best introduction post ever.

Thank you, @justicepirate! That's such a nice comment.

Yes, our family had a huge culture shock when we arrived in the Netherlands. I have never been diagnosed with PTSD, but I would not be surprised if some in our family would have it. If I remember correctly, 50% of all people who have directly experienced the Khmer Rouge rule are suffering or have suffered from PTSD. And if I remember correctly, around 50% of their children although they may not have directly experienced the KR, suffer from depression before the age of 30. I was personally diagnosed with chronic depression since the age of 14/15 and with adjustment disorder, which I eventually overcame.

I will write a follow-up article on some more memories from Khao I Dang camp and our early years in the Netherlands. Despite the culture shock and several depressive episodes, we were also helped a lot by people here. We received second-hand clothes, the Church welcomed us, and despite language barriers we were able to build good relationships with people in our surroundings. :)