S2 E6 - Feeling Guilty for Leaving Home? Here’s What Helps
Feeling Guilty for Leaving Home? Here’s What Helps
This episode is for you if:
You feel torn between loving your life abroad and missing the people you’ve left behind. You hold back from sharing your happiness because you don’t want to seem insensitive, and sometimes you feel like you’ve let others down by choosing this path. You’re constantly juggling time zones, messages and emotional expectations, and you’ve started to wonder if the guilt means you’ve made the wrong choice. You want to stay connected to home, but not at the cost of your own wellbeing or freedom.
What we cover:
🔹 What is an identity shift? Why moving abroad triggers deep changes in how you see yourself — from your career to your sense of belonging.
🔹 The psychology behind it How major life transitions challenge your self-concept, and what liminality (that “in-between” feeling) really means.
🔹 Culture, identity & belonging How to honour your roots while building a new life. Why cultural continuity supports resilience — and how blending traditions can help you feel whole.
🔹 Practical tips Ways to ground yourself, stay connected to your values, and navigate identity shifts with compassion and clarity.
Questions to ask yourself this week:
What expectations are you placing on yourself to keep everyone happy?
Are you confusing guilt with responsibility — and what’s the difference?
What would change if you gave yourself full permission to enjoy your life abroad?