Navigating Grief Abroad: The Expat’s Guide to Coping with Loss

Today I am reflecting on the heartache of losing loved ones while living abroad. The narrative of such loss and of distance magnifying the grief isn’t shared nearly enough. However, it’s an unfortunate reality that many of us, myself included, have had to face.

Building Friendships Abroad: Balancing Warmth and Responsibility

When I moved to the United States several years ago, one of the challenges I encountered was building new and meaningful friendships. Today, I’d like to reflect on this experience. I hope it will resonate with those who are treading a similar path. My reflection will focus on two characteristics of mature friendships: warmth and responsibility.