@storiesofriia: I’m a 37-year-old mom living abroad,
and I’m ashamed to admit… - I don’t have my life figured out. At times, I feel even more lost than I did in my 20s. - I’m not always sure I’m a good mom. I don’t have a natural maternal instinct, but I try my best, trust my intuition, and hope that it’s enough. - Becoming a mother and moving across Europe for the 2nd time in five years stripped away my old identity, and I no longer know exactly who I am. - I’ve never been the person with a clear career path. I’ve always followed my interests, my curiosity, and the opportunities that came my way. - I don’t have many friends. Throughout my life, I’ve struggled with female friendships and experienced some of my deepest heartbreaks from losing them. - I sometimes wonder if I’m too old to reinvent myself but a small part of me hopes it’s never too late - I’m worried about my mental state. For months I’ve had almost no appetite, and I know it means something’s off but I don’t know how to fix it ❤️‍🩹 #livingabroad #movingabroad #expatmom #expatlife #motherhood

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wagmorebarkless0
wagmorebarkless :
Be kinder to yourself, you don't have to have everything figured out, why should you when no one else does? Im heading for 50 and there are days I'm looking around for an adult to step in and sort me out. Just take a breath, enjoy your child and relax. You don't have to meet anyone else's expectations or standards. Follow your curiosity and find people who share your interests hopefully you'll find some friends that way but even if you don't you've spent your time doing something that you enjoy. 💞💞💞
2025-11-26 19:16:55
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expatmuse
ExpatMuse :
I connect with what you share on many levels. I moved to Europe from California 6.5 yrs ago. First 3 years in Milano and now 3.5 years in France. The move from Italy to France shook me. I was pregnant navigating a lot of newness. I still feel like I have not found my ‘people’. Question where feels like home… wondering if I move somewhere else (mainly Biarritz if I would be happier 🫣) I do not speak French, the accent, the not pronouncing certain letters it’s much more difficult then Italian. Tomorrow I am taking my practical driving exam… I was driving since 15 in Los Angeles. Never thought I would need to do this again. I feel lost too sometimes. Want to have a zoom coffee? ☕️some things only other expat moms can understand. Dm me 😊🌻
2026-03-12 21:18:37
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jenna_sais.quoi
jennasaisquoi :
Where are you girl? Because BIG SAME!!!
2025-11-27 19:01:25
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norap_0987
Nora 🇫🇮🇵🇹🇪🇺🕊️ :
Same girl same… 20 years and 5 countries later still lost.
2025-11-26 23:23:26
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heyitsmegng
Heyitsmegng :
We have such a big issue with lacking of community. online spaces are great and all but not the same
2025-11-26 22:58:06
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the.urbanmom
Hilary | American in London :
I feel this 100%, I’ve decided just to remain delusional
2025-11-27 16:39:32
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transatlanticmama
Aimée | Multilingual Kids :
I can relate to a lot of this. From one mama abroad to another, sending love
2025-12-03 12:18:44
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mariam.kk
mimi_uk1 :
i know that somethings off .. but i dont know how to fix it 💔
2025-11-27 01:29:02
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soarecorina27
soarecorina27 :
Oh I understand you 1000% am am exactly in the same position . I dot know who I am anymore or what I want career wise, even though I spend money on courses I don’t feel connected at all. I simply don’t know what to do as a job.( we moved in 4 countries in 4 years😭😅)
2025-11-27 09:09:55
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tiffanyinitaly
Tiffany:Teaching in Italy🇮🇹 :
Not a mom but sending love from a fellow expat. Because this is all so hard and it is amazing you are doing it while being a mom 🫶🏻
2025-12-10 08:07:52
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transcendentalt
T 👄 :
I am 39 going through the same thing in the NL. I thought I was reading my own story. except im struggling to become a mom 😌. Be kind to yourself and I wish you much joy ❤ I dont know where you are in the NL, but you have a friend here ☺
2025-11-27 12:47:30
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helenamischel
Helena Mischel :
you are not alone 💖
2025-12-23 22:49:24
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an.krah
Ankrah :
reinvent as many times as you feel you need to. your life is yours. in the end all we have is time. use it before it runs out ✨
2025-11-26 21:10:40
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dyosi32gy6r6
dyosi32gy6r6 :
We all have our own stories without a beginning or an end and without a title, it's important that we live every day with our hearts. 🫶💐
2025-11-28 07:36:11
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liviasmagic
Liviaaaah :
Girl, i am totally the same ❤️
2025-11-27 07:46:07
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kevinjaques0
Kevin Jaques :
I think a lot of people go trough this and it's really brave of you telling this to the world
2025-11-28 11:27:47
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annie.betweencultures
Annie ✨️ :
Sending you hugs, so many similar things ✨🥰 it's complex and beautiful this life abroad.
2026-05-26 18:50:08
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billie89bones
Billie Bones :
I relate to you so much. I'm also 37, an expat and a mom. I have no idea what I'm doing.
2026-03-17 16:00:35
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mistykitten92
Neeks - First Time Mum ❤️🥰 :
I just moved to France from the U.K. after spending 5 years in Australia. I feel everything you feel and I’m also pregnant with my first and feeling the guilt of being away from my family during this huge time in my life 😢
2025-11-28 13:21:18
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elseniek
Elseniek | Dutch in NYC :
Big hug for you! So good you open up about this ♥
2025-11-29 12:50:46
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piccfrutt363
Piccoli Frutti363 :
do not worry, do yoir best and you are not old amd ypur cjild is not an obstsvle but a boosted to be invincoble
2025-12-03 22:40:59
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icelandnewjourney2023
Love Iceland 🇮🇩🇮🇸🇪🇺 :
Thats what we feel as immigrant n foreigner, where do you live? I live in iceland. I also move from my country Indonesia to iceland
2025-11-28 06:54:37
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thekilbyfamily
Kilby family :
Oh but you do have it figured out. You are living life and that is what it’s all about. 💗🙏🏻
2025-11-28 02:55:12
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xanna__._
XanNnA🧚‍♀️ :
Huomasin, et oot suomalainen. Oon ite ihan samassa tilanteessa. Suomeen en haluis vaikka välillä tuntuu siltä et ois parasta muuttaa takas. Lontoo ei enää tunnu kiinnostavan monen vuoden jälkeen vaikka luulin, että tää ois nyt se koti mut kohta onkin muutto toiseen mahaan miehen työn perässä samalla kun oma ura jäissä lasten takia. 😭
2025-11-28 23:59:46
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elitsa.milano
elitsa.milano :
Find a female friend to bond with ❤️👍
2025-11-29 10:25:24
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