Hike & Discussion: What Belonging Really Means When You're 3rd Culture

Discussion:
Belonging looks very different when as a 3rd Culture, and chasing it the same way everyone else does often leads to disappointment. We’re often fluent in many worlds, yet fully claimed by none. Common pain points include feeling “too foreign” everywhere, code-switching until you forget your real voice, and craving a home that isn’t a location. Lets explore what actually creates belonging for us—and how to stop pursuing it in ways that keep disappointing. Let’s discuss what “home” and “community” truly mean for 3rd Cultures living in-between.

Topics We’ll Explore:

1. The “Perpetual Outsider” Wound
Where do you feel most rejected or misunderstood family, culture, country, community and what does that do to your identity?

2. Code-Switching Fatigue
How much of your day is spent translating yourself, shrinking parts of you, or performing a version that feels “acceptable”?

3. Building a Chosen Home
If belonging isn’t a place or passport, what is it for you? What kinds of people, rituals, and relationships actually make you feel safe and seen?

Meetup Details:
Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Crystal Cove State Park, Newport Coast, CA
Parking & Meeting Point: https://www.google.com/maps/place/33%C2%B034'33.4%22N+117%C2%B050'30.5%22W/@33.575956,-117.841807,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m4!3m3!8m2!3d33.575956!4d-117.841807!17m2!4m1!1e3!18m1!1e1?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDMwOC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D
Parking Fee: $15

What To Bring:

• Water
• Walking shoes
• Sun protection (hat, sunscreen, sunglasses)
• Snacks

RSVP on Meetup to reserve your spot and stay updated on event details: https://www.meetup.com/3rdculture/events/313645379/

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