This is the sad truth, unfortunately..

In immigration countries like the US, it's much easier to live than moving to countries with a homogeneous society.

Hey Ester. I feel the same! It's different if you HAVE TO be by yourself. Which county did you move to/from?

May God give you peace wisdom and joy in the name of Jesus Amen

@@barbaraoehninger298 I moved to Hungary in 2021. Everyday is a struggle but we learn to adapt. Where did you move to??

I feel you, same here, hang in there

@@esterambunda8554 has it gotten better

It can be very lonely I am still struggling with loneliness after 4 months

I totally feel you! It hurts sometimes indeed, but look at it this way: you moved alone to a new country and that is so damn brave! Things are not easy when we are rebuilding our life somewhere else and it can be very overwhelming. But sharing your feelings and thoughts in spaces like this here just helps you to realize you are not alone! Many of us struggle with such a change, and sharing experiences also can help us feel stronger to keep going. There is always a reason why we move abroad, and your purpose should be your fuel to keep going. I wish you all the best on your journey and hope the difficult moments become each time more rare. Take care

Me too!

Being sick and with no one in reach to help you out is the most terrible feeling ☹️

Hey Daniela! I definitely know what you're talking about. Yes, living abroad has its ups and downs...and I hope that despite the bad moments you're having nice experiences! And you are definitely right when you invest this time in yourself ☺ Please take care and a big hug ❤

My life 😢

@@after3011 did you move away along ?

@@after3011 alone

@@marcgibson9485 yes I did! Moved into a other country completely alone :)

This is so true! By coincidence I filmed a video talking about this a time ago, but I still have a lot to edit, so it will take a bit time to post. You used the right words to define it! I believe it is really hard not to live this paradox... When we choose to give this step we automatically renounce the old "us". And this is irreversible. You are completely right: it is not only a cultural matter; we also change our values and with this we change who we are. Thank you for bringing your thoughts on this!

this makes alot of sense to me, I recently moved back to The Netherlands after being a year in Switzerland and damn the reserve culture schock is real im seriously thinking of heading back to Switzerland as I don't feel at home anymore in my home country.... thnx for the word reverse culture Shock I'll do some KZfaq searches with this

@@_stft93 I wouldn't make any rash decisions. The thing is, you do eventually find back if you stick with it. I'm guessing there is a reason you moved back home and I'd say remind yourself of that reason. Or maybe even remind yourself of the fact that Switzerland also has its issues. When I left the UK I lost most of my friends and colleagues, but long term I think I'll be happier here.

@@hgzmatt Thank you for your response. Yes you are right, it is just that it feels like the chance to ever go back is slipping further and further away. I left bc of breaking up with my Ex and going back home was the most logical next step. Maybe it's also a bit missing my ex combined with the reversed culturesshock and homesickness.. But you are right I should remind myself why I came back and maybe give it some time. thanks again for your wise words!

@@_stft93 When I left I was in the early stages of a relationship, one which of course didn't last. Left me wondering.. what if I hadn't moved. I was seriously considering going back, but didn't. Breakups sucks, I hope it gets better soon!

So how were your first two months? Where did you go? I'm in a similar position. I do have some friends back home but mostly party friends while I do my hobbies on my own, so I wonder - would it really be very different? Also I realized, after yet another failed romantic relationship, that I'm a bit reaching to find the love that I lacked from my parents while growing up, so a move to some warmer place (I'm thinking Croatia) might do good to build my character. Anyway, hope you're doing good.

This is something many of us experienced when living long term abroad. It hurts but it is part of the choice we made. It is a true bitter-sweet experience. I am talking more about the expat life on the video coming up tomorrow. I also have been working from home and I know what you mean, I can relate so much! But I have been finding ways to compensate that (maybe I can make another video talking about it?). Be sure you are not alone and if you wanna talk you can write me on Instagram. Take care

Hi Pathak! I am glad it helped! There is a new one about expat life ocming up tomorrow. Thank you for watching :)

İ am in the same situatıon. İ moved because i married a turkish man and i feel out of place. İ think it would be abit better if people here knew how to speak english.

Oh my gosh I can relate so much to what you say! I recorded a video some time ago about this and didnt't have the chance to edit it. You are definitely not alone with this struggle, I can tell! I hope with time and patience things get better somehow. Some things we cannot change, but we can change our ability to adapt. I am sending you a big hug

Thank you! It is something I really needed to share!

Thank you so much for sharing your experience! You are definitely not alone in this. I am also an introvert and have social anxiety. I struggle every single day because of it, but you have no idea of how much growth you are allowing yourself to have with this experience. Embrace the new and absorb every little thing of it. It is indeed challenging, but being abroad is one of the best gifts life can give to us

I've come back to Italy after six years in Brazil and feel totally devastated. I also suffer from social anxiety and in Brazil making friends was much more easier. I'm trying to cherish every difficulty as an opportunity but loneliness and nostalgia hit very hard on me I get sometimes stuck. I'm doing therapy but I believe I need to go back to a Latin country to find back some balance in my life.

I am so glad you liked it! True, I think it is so important to let others know they are not alone in this and that we can talk about it here. Thank you so much for watching

Yes, right? I also think we need to throw a critical look at things and never accept something that does not feel right. Take care you too :)

Thank you

I totally get it! Sometimes it´s hard, but we need to keep in mind why we made this choice in the first place. Living abroad has its price, we just need to be clear if we are willing to pay for. And like I said in the video, I kinda learned how to be comfortable with it, and try to make the best ouf of it. Stay strong and keep going!

HiNadia! Thank you for sharing your thoughts! Some years ago I was going through the exact same thing and I took the chance to reinvent myself. I decided to leave and it wasthe best decision I have ever made. All these questions and uncertainties also were part of the process,but they help you with making a clear choice. There is a video coming up exactly about this topic. I will be uploading it soon! I know sometimes we don't know exactly what our hearts want, but try to listen to it and stick to your true self. You will find the way to happiness no matter where you are ❤️

thank you so much for watching! There is a new video on this topic coming up

thank you so much for watching! New videos are coming soon 🤗

I am sorry you are going through this... Feeling isolated is something common in our circumstances. We really need to work well on our inner strength in order go through those moments and move forward. I know how hard it is, but be patient. You got this! Sending you a virtual hug

How are you now ? Ms tina

Thank you so much

Hello how are you ☺️

Thank you for watching! No I was not crying, I think the lighting was maybe too strong :) That is definitely true. It is matter of adapting :)

i would say this, you’re probobly a great person and most likely people don’t have an issue with you, but.. a lot of people in western countries are very upset right now with the absolutely massive amount of people coming to our countries, wether it’s asia, the middle east, africa or south america. people are noticing all the european aspects of the culture going away while being replaced with those of other countries (and this is actively promoted and pushed in our faces by our leaders). it’s not your fault but rather our leaders for forcing this mass migration. i’m sure iranians would be the same way if europeans were replacing the culture, history and heritage of iran with a european one. some immigrants want to immerse and assimilate into the cultures of the countries they move to, but there’s also a lot that don’t, this causes a lot of bad attitudes towards foreigners right now. and it is documented that people feel comfortable and safe around people from their own regions. i’m sorry your experience has been bad, it’s just a really bad time to be here as things are at a boiling point. if this migration weren’t happening on a massive scale people would be much more friendly and open to learning about your culture as well.

me too :((

It is so nice to hear that you love your own company! But I totally understand the difficulty in bonding with people. I can totally relate... please know you are not alone! I am sending you a big hug

I feel you 100%! Only we know how overwhelming that can be. And 2 months is so fresh! You are still adapting to the new environment and to the new things happening in your life in a daily basis. Be patient, and enjoy the little things that bring you happiness, focus on them. When I first moved abroad I was overwhelmed with so much new information and lost with so much bureaucracy, but at the same time I was so amazed for being able to experience a whole new world that I tried to focus on keeping an open mind and on soaking in all the new things I was discovering. Only for being able to take this step you prove yourself to be a very brave person! As my favorite KZfaqr says, "the world belongs to the brave"

I know so well what you are talking about... Sending you a virtual hug

@@after3011 Thank u so much ❤

Gosh this is so true! I recorded a video about this some time ago, it is coming up soon! But I totally understand what you mean... you are not alone! Sending you a hug

That’s what’s really weird is when you don’t belong in your home country and where you move to.

Trust me, you will never be the same! The growth and the experiences you will collect are the most precious thing you can carry through life

This is definitely true! Now we have many online resources that help us so much with feeling less lonely! I can tell you that even though is tough, I don't regret a single bit! But it is my personal experience :) If you wanna move somewhere else one day, I could only encourage you to do it. It is something that will change you completely and forever. Thank you for watching

Hey thank you so much for watching! Omg 15 years is a long, long journey! We all can relate in this right? It is a true bitter-sweet experience. You can write me on Instagram, I am not posting consistently there but I answer all the messages :)

Definitely!

Hi Dilanka, I live in Germany :)

@@after3011 wonderful country

Ich habe in dem Video mehrmals gesagt, dass ich mich nicht bereue, aber dass diese Entscheidung einen Preis hat, den ich annehme. Ich bin sehr glücklich aber das bedeutet nicht,dass keine Schwierigkeiten gibt. Ich freue mich täglich im Ausland leben zu können und will das auch nicht ändern, auch wenn es manchmal schwierig ist. Egal wo wir sind, es gibt immer Herausforderungen. Das ist in dieser Situation nicht anders. Übrigens geht es in dem Video nicht um Deutschland, sondern um das Expat-Leben allgemein und meine Meinung darüber. Es ist keine absolute Wahrheit und ich habe das ziemlich klar gemacht. Jeder hat seine eigene Erfahrung und ist frei das mit anderen zu teilen. Wenn das ganze Video geschaut hast, weiß du, dass ich ein sehr positives Look drauf auch werfe und auch sage, wie viel diese Entscheidung unserem Leben sehr gut tut.

Es ist auch sehr oberflächlich und schwach, etwas aufzugeben, nur weil einen kleinen Teil nicht perfekt ist. Der Grund warum ich hier lebe ist tiefsinniger als nur ein intensiv soziales Leben zu haben. Wenn Sozial Leben mein einziges Ziel wäre, hätte ich ins Ausland nicht umgezogen.