Dealing with the challenges Have you ever been so stressed by an upcoming international move that you wished you could just forget the whole thing? Have you ever struggled with the embarrassing, tongue-tying constraints of not being able to get a simple point across in a foreign language, feeling like a personality trapped in a body, unable to express the real you? Have you ever dealt with the mental fatigue of not knowing how things work, how to get a simple bus pass or driver's license or get a plumber to your place in an emergency? Have you ever struggled with homesickness or craved M&Ms so badly that you're ready to book the next flight home? Felt so lonely and alone that you wanted to burst into tears just becausewell, just because, and don't know who to turn to talk about it? Inwardly raged about some local custom that drives you crazy? Stood at a boring official cocktail and wondered how much more small talk you can possibly make before running screaming out of the room and causing a diplomatic incident? Wallowed in culture shock to the point of withdrawal or depression? Been at home with a newborn baby or a demanding toddler in your home away from home, far from family and friends? Relax. You're absolutely normal, and we're here to help. Back to Home page Handling Homecomings Repatriation--coming home after living abroad--can be a time of mixed emotions and "reverse" culture shock. As excited as we may be about going home, home might not be just as we remember it. And the longer you've been away, the more it may have changed. Having troubles readjusting to your own culture? Missing the novelty and discovery of international living and feeling a bit let down about being "back to normal"? Finding that you can't quite reconnect with people you used to be really close to? Wondering how you're ever going to fit in again? You're not alone, and we've been there. Let us help you create your best homecoming ever. Back to Home page