A recurring, painful reality in these narratives is how the expatriate becomes a mere "remittance machine" for their family. In many emotional climaxes, Polash portrays a character who discovers that while he was sacrificing his youth abroad, his family back home was mismanaging his hard-earned money or failing to appreciate his immense sacrifice. 3. Cultural Disconnection and Homesickness
: The feeling of isolation and "exile" ( prabasi ) while navigating foreign cultures. probashi natok polash