Evelyne Waithira Mueller

Where My Name Sounds Different – Lessons from Two Decades Abroad, explores the emotional challenges psychologist Evelyne Waithira Mueller experienced in Germany, as well as those commonly faced by many immigrants, regardless of where they choose to settle. These include identity struggles, adaptation, belonging, loneliness, broken dreams, migratory grief, challenges of raising black and brown kids here, challenges of intercultural marriages and the often unspoken psychological impact of starting life in a new environment. Her own journey took her first to the UK, where she worked as a soldier in the British Army, and later to Germany, where she trained and worked as a psychologist supporting many immigrants. Now she works in a leadership role for the national helpline. Through both personal and professional experience, she understands that while our destinations may differ, the core challenges of adapting to a new culture are remarkably similar. This book is written to articulate these experiences, raise awareness, offer encouragement, and empower those in the diaspora to pursue a meaningful and fulfilling life despite the challenges we face along the way.