Expat guilt often surfaces most strongly during family illness or crisis. This piece explores the emotional and nervous-system roots of that guilt, how to redefine what “being there” really means, and how to navigate these moments with greater compassion and steadiness.
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When we picture life abroad, we often think of excitement, adventure, and fresh opportunities. And those things are real. But what often goes unspoken is the quiet, persistent grief that comes with it — the birthdays we miss, the friendships we leave behind, and the time with loved ones we’ll never get back. I
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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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When we think of grief, we often imagine funerals, family gatherings, and the loss of someone dear. But for many people living abroad, grief can sneak up on you, months or even years after settling into a new country. It’s not always about losing a person. Often it’s about loss of proximity to friends and
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