August 2025 | Online Counselling

How to Feel Content When You Are Far from Family

Living far from home can bring joy, adventure and new opportunities, but it can also leave you with a deep ache for family, familiarity and belonging. Many people find themselves wondering: how do I cope with missing home, and how do I know if it is just nostalgia or a sign I should move back? In this post, I explore the common struggles my clients face when living abroad, the pull of returning home, and practical ways to feel more grounded and content even when loved ones are far away.

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The Guilt of Moving Abroad: When Your Dream Feels Like a Betrayal

When we move abroad, the world opens up, but so can a quiet ache of guilt. We miss milestones, feel absent in hard moments, and sometimes wonder if our happiness comes at the cost of someone else’s. This post explores why guilt is such a common companion for expats, how to reframe it, and ways to stay connected to loved ones without abandoning your own life abroad.

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On Friendship Abroad

Moving abroad means more than just changing your address, it changes your whole social world. Friendships that once felt effortless now require intentional effort, and the inevitable goodbyes can leave deep feelings of loss and loneliness. In this post, we explore why friendship abroad is different, the challenges of forming and maintaining connections, and how to rebuild meaningful bonds that help you feel at home, no matter where you are.

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Where Is Home, When You’ve Lived Abroad?

You pack your bags, say your goodbyes, and board the plane with excitement. Over the years, you create a life somewhere new, a home abroad. You pick up the language (at least enough to get by). You fall in love with the food, the landscapes, the people. You grow. You adapt. You learn how to

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