Illustrado looks at the lives of diplomatic spouses who play the role of mother, wife and de facto public servant. “There are thousands more women around the world who are fulfilling the role of mother, wife, and de facto public servant. These are the women who wear numerous hats, not just to provide stable family support for their diplomat husbands and a consistent home life for the kids, but also to promote the interest of their country and help serve the needs of their countrymen living abroad. ” By Loraine Balita-Centeno

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