Being in the U.S. is so isolating. You see people in passing throughout the city and you glimpse a flicker of recognition on their faces, as I’m sure must be flashing across mine. But our culture lays before us a huge abyss before that first “hello.” Being a self-supporting working woman, the divide seems so much greater.
With each passing day, I feel my urdu grow weaker, the fragile ties to my past falling away.
i just forget about my cultural "thingy " and try to strike up a conversation or something , that makes u feel good laters
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There was a time when ever our culture was 'new' and 'different'.
Considering that you are now in a totally diffierent society and living in totally different circumstances than the one in which our culture was born... maybe our culture needs to change a little?
Everything that becomes better over time (science, medicines, technology) does so becuase we are constantly trying to improve it as times change. Why not improve our culture too?
Your culture should be a help to your daily life, not a hindrance.
Your nick fails yer words…doesn’t it?
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Nice nick!
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How about some instant urdu classes here at GS. I am sure there are quite a few pros here. People like Shaheen, Gadha etc. can sure help you brush up on yer urdu/farsi vocab. You bet!
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Kambakht Ishq!
Hey, thanks for the responses. That's one of the reasons I'm here, to get reaquainted. I have hope yet.
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May be youre right!...I feel my urdu and my islamic knowledge growing weeker
But for the solution my parenst have worked hard and i have learned everything!....hahhhaaha
Now im worried about my siblings as they are young and they dont know how to write and read in urdu!.....
I think it was best to leave the kids in Pakistan for a bit until they know the basic and foundation of Islam and urdu!....hmmm thats the way it worked for me!
I was pretty much in the same boat a few years ago, when I moved from the UK to Boston.
I started by finding the local Pakistani and Muslim associations and throwing myself into activities head first. I also spent time at local mosques and begin to know the people there. Once you have expanded your circle of friends a little, you'll find that you'll begin to meet people from our culture, all the time.
I hope that this helps.