Belonging Episodes
3
Sept. 29, 2026
The Homecoming Nobody Saw Coming · Home, Hospitals and the Story I Couldn't Tell
In this deeply personal episode, Doreen Cumberford interviews Sarah Deschamps, author of I Couldn't Tell You. Sarah Deschamps shares the harrowing and ultimately hopeful story of her family’s move from Tokyo back to Minnesota, a journey marked by her daughter's complex medical challenges and the mental health struggles entwined with repatriation. This conversation illuminates the hidden traumas of re-entry, caregiver PTSD, and the transformative power of storytelling. Key Themes Repatriation ...