We explore the meaning of "Hiraeth" on Saint David's Day - a day in which Hiraeth is most keenly felt by Welshmen and women living beyond this great land's borders… ❤ Do you #LoveWales? Tell us why! ————— Photography c/o: • Photography by Kris Williams • Alistair Corbett Photography • Helen Iles Photography | BBC Cymru Wales

Hiraeth is a Welsh word that doesn’t have a direct translation in English. It describes a deep longing or nostalgia for one’s homeland, a place or time that may no longer exist or that one can never return to. For trauma survivors, hiraeth can manifest as a longing for a sense of safety, security, and belonging that may have been lost due to their traumatic experiences. It’s a complex emotional state that can leave survivors confused about their own emotional experiences, experiencing both longi