Just visited my home country (EU) and I am now returning to my expat country (US) and a wave of depression hit me.
I never considered myself to be very attached to my family or my country but after three years and now finally coming back to visit, last night I was extremely depressed. I created an overall good life for myself in the US and I don’t think I would ever see myself coming back to the EU to live permanently, but now I am at the airport leaving and I can’t help but feel an overwhelming sadness.
I’m wondering what experiences other people had in regards to this. Does it get easier? And is leaving after visiting always this sad?
Both of my countries, where I do live now and where my family is, that’s EU zone. I am honestly limiting my visits because it’s just feels sad, like I am more of a guest and not necessarily a family member anymore. I would say too, living abroad gave me more perspective, opportunities, and also I know that I can permit myself way more than back home.