This article succinctly summarizes exactly how I feel at times in this nomad life. And a reminder for me that the people at home that I, at times, desperately want to understand the intensity of how moving through cultures, languages, (and many airports) reshaped me, it’s simply not fair to believe they can. I’ve shed so many versions of myself on the road that I don’t even try to explain anymore. Thank you for this!
Thanks for reading! I'm glad to know it resonated with you. I too have had to let go of certain expectations I had on people back home and learn to enjoy that shedding in solitude.
Hi Morgan! Nice to see you here on Substack. We were in the 2018 YTT together in Costa Rica! This article very much so resonated with me! We’re back in the U.S. now after 5 years in CR and I’m a changed person for having lived abroad. Wish you well fellow wanderer! Pura vida 💜
Fancy seeing you here in this cozy corner of the internet! ☺️I’m glad to hear it resonated with you. Loved that YTT and Costa Rica so much (even got a tattoo to commemorate my time there!). I can imagine the reverse culture shock you must be experiencing and hope you have a great, supportive community there to see you through it. Pura vida, amiga 🤗
Yes! I’ve been writing here for a year detailing our Costa Rican hotel journey and what I learned from living abroad. I even have a post about our YTT called The Path to Peace! We’re glad to be back near our adult kids but miss things about being abroad. Life’s a journey so we will see what unfolds! Pura vida amiga! Buen viajes!
This article succinctly summarizes exactly how I feel at times in this nomad life. And a reminder for me that the people at home that I, at times, desperately want to understand the intensity of how moving through cultures, languages, (and many airports) reshaped me, it’s simply not fair to believe they can. I’ve shed so many versions of myself on the road that I don’t even try to explain anymore. Thank you for this!
Thanks for reading! I'm glad to know it resonated with you. I too have had to let go of certain expectations I had on people back home and learn to enjoy that shedding in solitude.
Hi Morgan! Nice to see you here on Substack. We were in the 2018 YTT together in Costa Rica! This article very much so resonated with me! We’re back in the U.S. now after 5 years in CR and I’m a changed person for having lived abroad. Wish you well fellow wanderer! Pura vida 💜
Fancy seeing you here in this cozy corner of the internet! ☺️I’m glad to hear it resonated with you. Loved that YTT and Costa Rica so much (even got a tattoo to commemorate my time there!). I can imagine the reverse culture shock you must be experiencing and hope you have a great, supportive community there to see you through it. Pura vida, amiga 🤗
Yes! I’ve been writing here for a year detailing our Costa Rican hotel journey and what I learned from living abroad. I even have a post about our YTT called The Path to Peace! We’re glad to be back near our adult kids but miss things about being abroad. Life’s a journey so we will see what unfolds! Pura vida amiga! Buen viajes!
Just subscribed and gave it a read. Such happy memories that brought back. The girls and Jack! 😆 Enjoy your new life journey!