Eva’s anxiety was palpable. She often clung to her teddy bear, her small hands trembling. When she spoke, her voice was a mix of her native tongue and broken English, her words a desperate attempt to communicate. “Ninaangalia nyumba”, she would say, her eyes pleading. Natalie and Adam, though concerned, waved it off as the anxiety of being in a new place.
The language barrier was a formidable obstacle for the family. Eva relied heavily on gestures and the few English words she knew. The couple enrolled her in language classes, patiently helping her practice speaking, reading, and writing each day.