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Episode Synopsis
Send us a textI left the U.S. for Japan for eight months—and came back changed. In “The Return Home,” I reflect on returning to the U.S. after living and working in Japan, and the emotional complexity of coming home to a life that no longer feels the same. This episode explores reverse culture shock, shifting identity, and the quiet disorientation of reintegrating after long-term solo living abroad. From unpacking suitcases to unpacking who I became overseas, this is an honest look at how the journey doesn’t end when you return home—and how learning to come back can be its own kind of travel. Support the show
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