Adjusting To Life Back In SA After Decades Abroad with Bronwyn Rodrigues - E24

Adjusting To Life Back In SA After Decades Abroad with Bronwyn Rodrigues - E24

From being born in South Africa, to moving to Canada as a teenager, and then back to South Africa (this time as an adult), today's guest has been on quite the journey!


Bronwyn Rodrigues is a mother, entrepreneur, and content creator who left South Africa at 15-years-old to start a new life in Canada - only to return home 23 years later. Bronwyn opened up about her reasons for relocating, the challenges and realities of life in Canada, and what ultimately brought her back home, with her young son.


Recounting her experience of navigating Canada’s healthcare and education systems, Bronwyn shared how local doctors told her she would “never be able to have children” and what it felt like to realise there was no place for her child in school as someone with special needs.


It was fascinating speaking to her, as she shared the difficult moments of navigating public systems in a foreign country and the ups and downs of resettling in South Africa. I think her story offers lots of relatable moments - whether you’re considering a move abroad, thinking about returning home, or just looking for inspiration from someone who’s faced tough choices and kept moving forward.


“I could not imagine how I was going to have a special needs child in that country.” - Bronwyn Rodrigues


00:00 Introduction

06:22 Mixing with SA expats in Canada

07:19 From endometriosis to falling pregnant

09:29 A long and difficult labour

11:22 Seeking help in the US

13:53 Returning to SA

18:12 Multiple businesses to support son’s medical needs

18:54 Feeling like she doesn’t belong

25:08 Virtual tour business

27:57 Commitment to local progress

30:41 Corruption and safety concerns

33:16 Navigating SA social dynamics

39:05 Overcoming depression in Canada

45:27 “Stay and appreciate your country”

48:05 Holidaying in Cape Town


Resources


If you want to connect with us or share your own story, please contact us on:

relocatedsouthafrican@gmail.com


This podcast was produced by the team at Zapods Podcast Agency:

https://www.zapods.com

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