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When December Abroad Feels Different: Expat Holidays After a Year of Change

December abroad can bring up the emotional weight of the year in unexpected ways. A grounded look at what this season can stir up for expats.

Dec 1 • 

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November 2025

Why So Many Expats Get Sick After Moving Abroad

A story about immune systems, adjustment, and my unforgettable first six months in France

Nov 17 • 

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The Pressure of Expat Gratitude: When Living Abroad Isn’t All Sunshine

You can be grateful for your life abroad and still have hard days. This piece explores the emotional pressure many expats feel to stay positive — and…

Nov 10 • 

TheresaDilick @ThriveOnThrough

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October 2025

I Left the U.S. 25 Years Ago. If I Were Moving Abroad All Over Again, Here’s What I’d Tell Myself

Reflecting on 25 years abroad and the expat life lessons I’ve learned along the way.

Oct 27 • 

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Losing (and Finding) Yourself Abroad: The Identity Shift of Expat Life

Before I moved abroad, I thought I had myself pretty well figured out.

Oct 20 • 

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Always a Few Seconds Behind: The Expat Delay and What It’s Really Teaching You

There’s a particular kind of silence that happens when you live abroad. Not the peaceful kind, but the kind that fills the gap between what you want to…

Oct 13 • 

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Expat Exhaustion: Why Daily Life Abroad Wipes You Out (and How to Rebuild Your Energy)

When I think back to my first year abroad, I don’t just remember the excitement of new streets and fresh discoveries.

Oct 6 • 

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September 2025

Between Here and There: How Expats Can Thrive Through Uncertainty

One of the least talked about challenges of expat life is living in the “in-between.”

Sep 23 • 

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Expat Life by Seasons, Not Years: Why “Settling In” Doesn’t Follow a Calendar

How many years does it take to finally feel settled abroad?

Sep 15 • 

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From Chaos to Calm: How Expats Can Build Balance & Well-Being Abroad

When you imagine life abroad, you might picture long café afternoons, weekend trips to charming villages, and a daily rhythm infused with adventure.

Sep 8 • 

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The Truth About Expat Loneliness (and How to Find Connection Again)

Moving abroad often comes with glossy expectations: new friends from all over the world, buzzing social calendars, and that magical sense of belonging…

Sep 1 • 

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August 2025

Starting Over Abroad: Why It Feels Like Hitting Reset (and How to Keep Going)

Moving abroad can feel a bit like stepping onto a stage without a script.

Aug 25 • 

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