IMMIGRANTS' WORK

The absence of job opportunities in their adopted country forces many immigrants to make a heart-wrenching choice: leave their families behind and return to their homeland in search of work.

This leads to a peculiar arrangement where spouses are separated by distance, with one living in the host country and the other in their country of origin. Despite physical distance, they remain married in name, but in reality, they lead separate lives. In some cases, spouses may even form new connections without formally ending their marriage.

What's striking is that society seems to accept this arrangement, rather than acknowledging the reality of a broken relationship. Moreover, the spouse who leaves in search of work often feels undervalued and discriminated against in the job market, leading to feelings of low self-worth and emotional distress. This can have a profound impact on their mental health and overall well-being.