living abroad can be hard | how I cope with homesickness

[@sofiesworld]

Thank you to every single one of you for being here. For those who have been in similar situations: what do you do to help you cope with feeling sad or homesick? Grateful for all of you ❤

[@rightmindset-]

Various things, really: being aware that my family is happy if I like my job/career, wherever this is located; reflecting on the fact that relationships apart can be idealised and so the moments when people reunite (it might be a different dynamic seeing your family everyday, as you would likely require to be separated from them); contacting them via video call; planning holidays/time together - which may be more exciting and special than when we see each other’s often. It also makes me more mindful of the importance to be happy together and refrain from engaging in less helpful interactions. 😘💕 Ps. At the end of summer, Xmas, etc., we are alway already planning the next adventure together…

[@reverse_thinking000]

I also have a situation like this ❣️ i missing my life in India 🌹 bcoz i don't have any friends in new country 🥰 & i also don't know the language 💕i just trying to make friends for normal but i don't have a courage 🌹& many things that i can't share........ But 💞 i am also trying how to be happy in life

[@sofiesworld]

@@rightmindset- these are all great!

[@sofiesworld]

@@reverse_thinking000 thats all we can do, it takes time.

[@SantaRozeDelvadoress]

I have been living abroad for 10+ years in a big city where everything is so fluid... i havnt found anything aparts from going home to help and that is expensive :D

[@amedm89]

I'm going through this right now and I'm in this room alone crying all day. It's so hard, and I'm glad I'm not alone.

[@sofiesworld]

I'm so sorry you're feeling this way! It can be really isolating, but know you're not alone and this feeling will pass with time 💖

[@rachelwatson5266]

Me too

[@amedm89]

@@sofiesworld aww thank you for your words. It’s day 15 now and I feel so much better. I thought I was going to die those first two days!! You just feel so out of place and like what in the world am I doing here?! Haha

[@amedm89]

@@rachelwatson5266 hopefully you’re feeling better now. I promise it gets better! I’m now focusing on what I wanna see while I’m here. Stay strong!! It’ll get better!!!

[@eshani37]

Me too 😔

[@TheRecoveringCreative]

People who discredit your homesickness probably have never lived , truly lived (immersed in the language and work)in another country for an extended period of time, it feels like your heart is in multiple places at once. You love all those places because of the people you love there, not buildings and things. Yes your chosen life is beautiful but you’re allowed to miss what you also left behind. ❤️❤️❤️ thanks for sharing this reality of living abroad because many don’t

[@sofiesworld]

Yes to all of this! Thank you 🙏🤍✨

[@Andrea_Vernengo]

Those who have lived abroad truly understand you. We feel you, its so hard

[@ardakucuksahin2855]

Yea I am considering studying abroad and because I had homesickness before I am so scared right now and dont want to experience that pain all over again

[@takemetomarz]

@@ardakucuksahin2855it’s genuinely so relieving to know I’m not alone in this feeling, as a student studying abroad I miss my family badly everyday.. it takes time to get used to the fact that I’m here for a reason..your worry is so very valid

[@geopoliticsnerd213]

I'm a 23 yrs old male and you can't imagine the stigma that's around being homesick around your friends. This is my safe space , thank you for this vlog. It made cope with being homesick in a lonely harsh college environment! ♥️

[@sofiesworld]

I’m so glad to hear this has helped you, but sorry to hear you’re going through it. It gets better with time! Hang in there 🙏🏽

[@geopoliticsnerd213]

@@sofiesworld i know it gets better, i been there every summer break that i go back home! Sometimes i just think i should finish my studies first and then move back home once and for all!

[@konhan6981]

Thank you for sharing, this video in some ways comforts me. I have recently just moved to a new country and started college and boy I was wrong about how I would feel. Every night I try not to cry but I just miss my family so much. It also made me realise how grateful I am to have a loving family 💕💕.

[@sofiesworld]

Time does help, but let yourself feel whatever you feel and then do things that make you happy! Hang in there and thanks for watching!💖

[@jordangiandomenico3209]

When I studied abroad for my first year of college I remember being so proud of myself for not being "homesick".... Until my parents came to visit for a weekend, and let me tell you when they left I was a mess. (I dyed my hair red if that gives perspective) Even after several months away from home and feeling fine, it all hit me at once. And it still happens every time they visit. (not the hair dying lol) Thank you for sharing this because I think it's a very human response to life and becoming independent. Much love

[@jungkookieeeeeeeeeee]

Sameeee! This is tooo hard

[@blendon1463]

You get 1 life, live it where it makes you happy and everything that's meant to be will fall into place ❤

[@natashafloranus6972]

Needed this❤

[@dollychauhan3857]

It’s my 20th day living abroad away from my family and this is so relatable. The everything triggering you is so real, even just looking at a random picture or thing she packed for me it’s so hard. You’re a very strong girl though doing it by herself. Looking upto you💛

[@sofiesworld]

🥹 thank you so much and sending you all the best vibes!

[@geopoliticsnerd213]

Literally that's me now, i was unpacking last night and i came across some homemade snacks and perfumes and stuff like that. And i kid you not i was weeping for like a half hour till my head hurt. Istg it's the lil silly stuff that reminds us home. ❤

[@takemetomarz]

Honestly!! It’s the small things which make you cry the hardest

[@takemetomarz]

@@geopoliticsnerd213man I relate to this sm. hope you’re way better now, sending love ❤

[@katialamanna173]

It never gets easy does it? Never ever apologize for missing your family. Living in a beautiful place does not replace your love and need of family. I had such a nice time with you- Emilio and his family. You remain my beacon of magical light and I am so proud of you and everything that you are. My heart is complete. Continue your beautiful journey- never apologize for who you are and live your best life! Love you to infinity-💖Mom

[@tizianacardamone6710]

Sei una grande mamma Katia 💖

[@sofiesworld]

❤️❤️❤️

[@gretcheningham9265]

For me personally, reality really hits when suddenly someone close to you passes away (my dad), I couldn't take a taxi or a train, it took me 24 hours with various flights to get home from Italy. And then 7 days later, you back in Italy and have to pick up all the pieces like nothing happened....

[@sofiesworld]

Oh goodness, I can’t even imagine. I’m so sorry to hear about your loss, Gretchen, you are stronger for it today! 🙏🤍

[@rika362]

It's my first day being away from my hometown, my family, my friends, and pets. I badly needed someone I i could talk to because this experience hurts so much. I just want to go home but I have to do this for my future. I went to this university because it's my dream university but I don't know if I really can do this. I'm scared to be all alone in this town with no one else to depend on. I just realized how much of a child I still am up until this day. I really gotta thank my parents for taking care of me and to the attention my furbabies give me. I miss them so much. All I gotta do now is to pray that hopefully get through this coz homesickness is not a joke. It's real. It's so scary to be all alone. p.s. I'm so sorry if my sentence sounds weird. I'm currently crying (obviously) while writing this

[@chamallow989]

Hey ! How are you doing now ? I just moved to another country for a semester (which is less than 4 months so arguably not that long ^^) but the first few days have been difficult so I would love to hear from you after 6 months !

[@secretdreamervlogs3358]

I hope you are fine now 🥺🫂

[@takemetomarz]

Awe sending virtual hugs to you hope you’re feeling better❤

[@kissfrozen5042]

This is totally what I feel right now, I just recently migrate here in USA. After 1 week I just randomly cry 😢😢

[@sofiesworld]

I’m sorry you’re going through this! Just take it day by day and celebrate the small daily wins 🫶🏽 hang tight, it gets better!

[@kissfrozen5042]

@@sofiesworld Thank you so much ❤️

[@its_levi7]

I have been living away from my family for more than 3 years,i do visit them every month but whenever i come back to the place i live i just spend whole day crying.. it's really hard to live without the people you love. I love my family so much,i missing them😭

[@anastasiawidyaparamita1920]

This year is the first time in my 34 years of life that I got to live in another city. As I'm dealing with the stresful job, I finally hit by a massive homesickness right now as I got Covid. I'm by myself, stuck in the boarding house, no home food for comfort.. and I'm bawling because of this loneliness.. I feel dumb, becuz i feel like imma big crying baby.. and while I"m lookin' for comfort, I look at videos about homesickness..I found yours. And you were just uploaded it several weeks ago.. and I feel less lonely.. becuz we're lonely together. 🙂 it's hard.. but thanks to you, I dont feel bad about me being homesick to my stomach.

[@brookmcmillan8727]

As a 12 year old, having divorced parents, having 60% w/ my mom and 40% w/ my dad is hard. On Wednesdays when i have to go over to my dads, those nights is one of the hardest things i can say i have to do. I miss my mom so much that when i go to bed i cry and cry over and over again. Most nights i call her to help my go to bed. I feel so homesick thinking the worst that could happen. Tomorrow i am going camping for 5 days with no internet and i wont be able to call her. 😭 Homesickness is one thing that people will ether underestimate or not understand. Its one thing that is so difficult to help.

[@Harishnee]

It will be alright✨🤍

[@maddie1818]

Don’t worry, things will work out in the long run.

[@shelliekondo115]

Thank you for this. I’m going through this as well. Not doing well at all. Thank you. This helps a lot. I hope you feel better soon

[@micaylacatherine2079]

36 days in, I’m sick and somehow being ill has made me miss home so much🥺 this video was comforting

[@devinfarrell131]

Hi Sofie, this video really touched me. Having lived abroad for many years, I ended up moving back home due to homesickness. Seeing how you cope with it in a healthy way, in a self-loving way, is inspiring. My husband is from Germany and I am from New Orleans. We want to be in Germany for the “quality of life”, for a better future for our future children even, but I can’t seem to leave family again. Thank you for reassuring me that it is possible by addressing the emotions and not denying them.

[@sofiesworld]

Oh no, I know that feeling oh so well and I'm sorry you also went through it. It's always a roller coaster living abroad but ultimately worth it for us at least 🙏

[@lovlyndsouza866]

Sofie❤totally connect and relate......I'm from Mumbai India ..a decade in Toronto...love this city but I go through immense homesickness at times especially post pandemic....praying this year works well for me and Im able to visit my family friends and reconnect to my life back home..it's been 6 years I visited home only once in 10 years ....was v low today just googled homesickness seen your video and felt so much support and connect ...so thankful for you tube to bring the world together as a community ...love n blessings....best wishes for 2024

[@sofiesworld]

I'm so sorry to hear you're going through a tough patch right now. It's hard! It makes that time you spend with your loved ones that much better, you're not alone and this feeling will subside! Wishing you all the best

[@secretdreamervlogs3358]

This is what I am so afraid of 😭 afraid to marry in canada as im from Pak and it will be so difficult to come back and meet my family..that is why I said NO to it ,cant make a decision ,that family is really good😭😭

[@lovlyndsouza866]

Thank you Sofie for your kind words..it's Spring weather longer days feel better warmer ...I take long walks , practise mindfulness writing it's been very healing in my journey.....the breath of fresh air , the cool nip in the air brings life to earth after a long dark winter....the cherry blossoms 🌸 the magnolias and tulips are so pretty ...even though they come for a very short time bring so much joy ....now the earth 🌍 is green 💚 different shades of green...there is laughter and sunshine all around.....feels nice to be amidst life....🌍🌹🌻🌼😊💐🤩💖🌅

[@krishikasingh8839]

I was visiting my home country and came back a week ago. Since the time I have been back, I miss my country and my home so much , especially how things were when I was there. I got to see my friends, was around my parents. Sometimes it would be silent but it felt complete because I knew parents were around doing their own thing. I hear you and I want to say you are strong. It takes a strong heart to move out and pursue what we want to do in life. Patience ❤️ and self care is the best medicine. Thank you for this video, it helped me so much.

[@sofiesworld]

This!! Thank you for your words 🤍✨ time helps all 😘

[@rightmindset-]

❤️Oh Sofìe, I can relate, living away from your family can be challenging. Thanks for sharing your emotions with us❤️

[@sofiesworld]

Thank you for being here ❤

[@gauharsapar153]

Thanks for sharing this amazing video with us😭❤️ I’m a university student who’s going to study abroad after one month, and every time when I think about being homesick after I leave my home country makes me feel so sad😭😭😭 I have never been abroad before, and it’s just a good opportunity for me to try something new, I always remind myself that it’s just for 5 months and I will come back, but knowing how much pain there’ll be when I will leave home kills me inside…

[@antonellavalenti6672]

Dear Sophie, I totally understand how you are feeling right now. Ten years ago I moved from Italy to the States (San Diego) with my husband. When you are so close to your family and friends you always will feel incomplete (no matter where you move to) and you will always be that sad when they leave after they come to visit, or on holidays or special days that you won't be present or they won't be there with you. The people who judge you they probably live close to the ones they love or they don't have people that they love. Thank you for sharing, it shows how great you are and that you are not afraid to show your emotions

[@sofiesworld]

Grazie cara 🙏

[@mrsnag-f2347]

Welcome to my world! I'm from the US but live in europe so i really feel your pain!

[@maisieliberty1319]

This is relatable. Living abroad, between two countries and two cultures. Can be awesome. And hard. You can love where you are and who you with and at the same time long for and miss people and places in your other home. Cultural shock can't be understood by people who haven't lived abroad. Not really. It's a unique experience. That's full of fun and good times and learning, and also full of stress and tiredness and feelings of loneliness. I feel this. Some days love it, other days it comes with moments of sadness. 🤗

[@Bsk2994]

Going through this right now. So relatable. Thanks for sharing

[@muysantos2859]

This is hard.. i am in NZ for 2 months now and homesick is probably the worst feeling ever.... I pray all of us can get thru this.

[@sofiesworld]

Oh goodness! I spent a semester in NZ when I was 18 and that was extremely hard. Time will help! Hang in there.

[@salexa171]

I moved 6 years ago and now have a young family. Feel guilty constantly about being homesick. Especially as I now live in a really nice country.

[@lisabertino5944]

I love the bond you have with your mom and whenever I watch your videos I look for your mom's response.

[@sofiesworld]

That’s so sweet, thank you ❤️

[@Januarymay1127]

Hey Sophie… one of my favourite KZbinrs! Congratulations on your news. Hadn’t tuned in for awhile but was surprised at first of your return to Italy. Give yourself the grace to settle in (again). Watched your videos of being back in the States and will watch your new journey in Florence!!😁

[@dped05]

Just got back from vacation to Asia yesterday. I was really happy I saw my mother, sister and the rest of my relatives after 6 years. Going back in Europe, it feels so quiet again. I feel so sad and missing them so much especially my mother and my sister. How I wish I can visit them every month but I can’t. Everything is a trigger. I still feel their presence. Unpacking my luggage was also very difficult. I cry like a baby. 😢

[@asimplemix]

Totally get you how talking to the camera is like therapy- I use insta stories in that way! And hun, very normal for these feelings- so relatable! Thanks for sharing and normalising!

[@sofiesworld]

Thank you for being here🫶🏼

[@netjavier7559]

I just came from vacay 3days ago and this is the exact feeling I have been having now. Tears were just rolling down my face when I was at the plane.. I miss my parents, friends, and relatives...

[@sofiesworld]

Im so sorry you’re going through this, too 🤍 time will pass it all, but hang in there!

[@netjavier7559]

@@sofiesworld Your vieo helped me that day. I just realized that this happened before my period started! haha! It was a double whammy, homesickness and PMS combined! Now I am getting busy again and I am now able to manage my emotions better. I still miss home (who does not?) but I am getting more productive steadily. Through prayer, faith, determination, and confidence, we can make it! Take care!

[@debbiekyle7800]

It’s so great that you have such a close relationship with you mom

[@DrCaraDay]

I moved to Spain from California in July, with my husband, son, daughter-in-law, and three granddaughters. I have left 4 adult children and one grandchild in the US (all in different cities). It's hard every day to not be able to plan something quick to get together or to make a quick flight for the weekend. I cry for sure sometimes! Deep cries for missing my tribe. Like you said, I also remember to reflect that when we were closer together, we didn't always see each other as much as we wanted because of the constant grind that is the US for young people in their 20s and 30s as my children are. This summer three of the kids came for over two months each, worked remotely, and that time was more than what we might spend together in a year when in the same city, in terms of the number of actual hours. Sometimes this type of reframe helps a lot. My little granddaughter in the US who is 8 years old is the hardest part, because she loved our home there and we are extremely close. She hasn't visited us here yet, and when that happens I know that hole in my heart will be filled. I also plan to go there two or three times per year for extended periods once we find a good dog-sitter. Living in a place without a threat of violence, without achievement and materialism culture, with a higher level of manners and respect toward self and others, and with food that tastes like it comes from the earth has made me immensely happier, despite having been born and raised in one of the most beautiful cities in the world, San Diego, CA. There is no easy answer, and the missing is real, but ultimately, we each get to decide what is best for our nervous system and what values we want to reflect in how we live our one little life. Visiting and connecting in a variety of ways makes it manageable, and I embrace the 'missing' tears whenever they come. Thanks for your vulnerable post, your feelings are valid and it's ok to feel them. Be gentle with yourself and each day when you wake up, leave the judge in bed.

[@marias6626]

Thank you for being authentic and vlogging the lows of life too ❤❤ I've been in the exact position so totally know how you feel 🥰

[@itzpeanutzz_5749]

As an eldest daughter, this is gonna be my very first time living so far away from my family, my siblings. I feel soooo empty😭i missed them so much. Its been my first day living in this university and I've cried, a lot. (Currently crying atm) I missed them so much

[@ashleymann6174]

I love you so much!!! It really is the hardest thing to be away from the people you love and feel the most yourself around! Will voice note you every day forever!!!

[@sofiesworld]

Ashhhh thank you🫶🏼 miss you so much!

[@maddie1818]

For the most amount of time, I grew up in another country, that’s very far from my birthplace. There I grew up, learnt English, and frankly, spent the best time of my life there. Unfortunately I had to move back to my birthplace , and it wasn’t my choice as I was still a child. All of the memories stuck with me, where I lived, my friends that were like family to me, everything. 9 years have passed since I left, I wonder if they still think of me, how everything has changed, the home I grew up in. It pains me, I think to myself; if I were to fly overseas to said country, I would most likely feel nostalgic. I would cry tears of sadness, not joy. I would reminisce on the good times, and then be reminded that I am an on looker, an outsider, a tourist in the place I once called home. That’s a stark reminder of how much of a disappointment it would be, I wouldn’t be able to do that to myself. My once called family would probably have forgotten me, politics would tear us apart, the impact of time. Why is life so sad and painful? Beats me.

[@Aussiegirl1972]

It’s very hard indeed. I haven’t seen my only son and grandson in 6 years.

[@sofiesworld]

Oh no I’m so sorry to hear that 🙏

[@Aussiegirl1972]

@@sofiesworld Thank you 🙏 it’s sad at times and I try not to think about it or my depression will get much worse than it already is. Hopefully next year I’ll visit them.

[@stellatranchina9351]

No..I don't think it gets better. I too live far from my parents and my family. My son moved to ny while I live in Sicily. Life just goes on thats all...one day at a time. Stay positive.

[@sofiesworld]

It never gets easier! I felt this also when I lived in Rome. Can’t imagine it though with kids 💙 Thanks for watching!

[@aryanrad6947]

You got this Sofie , I feel you it’s soo hard😢

[@isobelrigg5738]

I totally get it. I moved away from my home country in 2015 and you miss out on a lot and the homesickness is real. My mum died in 2020 and I miss her every day. I am glad you appreciate and value every moment with your mum.

[@_vendysa]

I found this video totally randomly. I would like to give you some feedback. Firstly I hope that you are doing well and thank you for this inspiring video!! I am living in Italy since 31/8/2023, so almost one year... I am 20 y.o. I felt and I am still feeling homesick many, many times and I mean its too normal to feel this way. It´s such hard to let go everything and everybody, sometimes you feel guilty, even you are living an amazing live fully. Some parts of your heart are with your family, your friends, in your country. I just realized that how pretty is to have someone who is worthy for next hugs, small talks, the next hello...What keeps me to keep going is my boyfriend, unpredictible life plot, my happier version of myself here, reminders what are you living, personal growing and how do you feel. Also to spred out everything, don´t keep it inside. I agree about self cares, to find something close to you, have some routine. Whats super is to record yourself, see your progress, your mentality is changing, you are not the same after the experience living abroad. I would like to hang out more w friends, to find some people suitable for me, because I see like you need the real contact, even you have friends, but far away, this suck. However we have to be proud about all and be grateful, because not everybody has this opportunity. Have a pretty day!!

[@daniellebaskin4533]

Hi Sofia I was crying when I was. Feeling sad homesick on july 14th please help me your my best friend

[@dijadusufan]

I am going through this right now... first time away from my family in 34 years and it feels like torture... the first week was THE hardest and I almost stopped eating

[@JewGubaton]

I left home a few weeks ago & homesickness is reaaal. I’m still looking for a job & it kinda overwhelms me if I can still do this, I know that it’s okay to feel this way & one day I will be proud of myself! ❤❤❤❤

[@reginakrentsel2806]

I am proud of you! I know it may be hard to allow yourself to feel these emotions and accept that you are allowed to be sad even though the quality of your life is good. I struggle with that sometimes, too. Keep pushing and remember to take breaks ❤

[@sofiesworld]

Thank you! 🤍

[@АннаБабаева-н2о]

I haven't seen my older sister for nine years, my mom for four years, and my younger sister for seven years. There has been a day that I wouldn’t think about them.

[@afifarana5998]

Hi sophie, I’m 21 years old going to my fourth year of nursing living abroad. I visit my parents every 4 months exact and everytime I leave I’m a total mess. Honestly I couldn’t wish for anything but to stay along by my parents while studying but there’s nothing I can do but deal with reality. Honestly I feel for you and I guess only thing I can say is I hope it gets better for everyone going thru this.

[@sofiesworld]

We'll get through it! It gets better and easier with time 🙏💗

[@Ninarosemiel]

Chocolate always helps and talking it out, it’s true we can’t have everything all at once so all we can do is appreciate what we have when we have it, by the way the pasta you made looked divine⭐️

[@sofiesworld]

Thank you! 🙏🤍

[@reapersempai6352]

Studying FarAway and Separated from My older sister/brother and my mom just 2 years Ago😢 I never felt so Sad in my Entire Life. And the school is so faraway from my Boarding

[@aliiii765]

Thank you for sharing, Sofie! I can relate- I just came back to Europe from being in the US for two months, and lets just say I was a mess 😂 But I agree, just because something is hard and makes you sad doesn’t mean it is the wrong decision. Thanks for being vulnerable!

[@sofiesworld]

Stay strong! 🤍🤍🤍

[@sanamohammed3903]

Hi i came to Europe for university am 19 ,its been my childhood dream to be a doctor,so i came here to study because i didn't get admission in my country on first try, but now am so homesick that i just want to go back am not even sure about my career goals because this.i just cry on daily basis, there's some financial issues back at home too which is adding to that, should i just go back?

[@sanamohammed3903]

Its been 1.5 months since i came here

[@aliiii765]

@@sanamohammed3903 it is very normal to feel this way, even after many years. it’s just the cycle of culture shock. no one can you whether to go, but just know most times it turns around. 🙃 best to you!

[@Aisulinn]

I moved abroad to work a month ago, and now I'm crying so hard because I miss my family and friends Eventhough I'm already 28, I've spent all my life in my hometown with my family and friends....

[@zandiledlamini7472]

I've only been abroad for 9 months. My intention was staying for 5 years. I've just realized I can't stay that long.

[@sofiesworld]

Oh I'm so sorry to hear this. I promise it will get better, and it does get easier. Hang in there💗

[@katerina.mangini]

Sending you so much love, Sofie

[@sofiesworld]

Thanks dear 😘🙏🤍

[@helebg]

I understand you totally Sofie… I am from Spain and have been living in the UK for 8 years now - you would think as time goes it’s easier but that’s not my case… every time I have to come back to UK I cry and cry for days. Luckily I have my partner (who is Italian) and we support each other. It’s really really hard. Sending you love and thank you for sharing this video with everyone! 💕

[@artisticanna5275]

This video touched my heart 🥺❤

[@animegirl5554]

I am currently in Canada to study, and even though I will be back for the holiday and summer. Is still very hard for me cause I am away from my family and friends. And now I have to start all over again and is stressful, I am two weeks in and even so, I still cry cause I want nothing more than to hug my family again. Hopefully in the upcoming weeks I can start adjusting (even with time zone change) and to know that this will be good for me :')

[@takemetomarz]

Hopefully you’re feeling way better now ❤ stay strong you got this!!

[@WriterJenOnYT]

Sending big hugs! Your feelings are so valid. No choice is ever going to be 100% perfect, so it's absolutely normal to have sad days and homesickness! I haven't moved to Italy yet, so I don't know how it feels to be that far away from family and friends, but I did leave my hometown of St. Louis to live in Los Angeles for 14 years...and while it was a sound decision and one I don't regret and never did, I missed my mom, too. And when I'd visit her or she'd visit me, there were always tears at the airport. Always! It sounds like you are giving yourself space to have those feelings, which is good. ♥

[@sofiesworld]

Thank you so much, Jennifer! It can definitely happen even in a different city🫶🏼💕

[@KiKiQuiQuiKiKi]

Your feelings are a gift-Feel them all!💕

[@luciab.]

I personally think that you're really brave to share your feelings. As we say in Italy, "l'altra faccia della medaglia" and I'm really sorry for the comments you've received when talking it about. Thanks for your self-care tips and take care of yourself. Whenever I feel down, I usually put on some music and read.😘

[@sofiesworld]

Grazie mille

[@nf1995]

I understand how you feel I had moments that I really missed loved ones while living in Milano, and now back in the US I’m homesick to Italy and trying to find my way back! Thank you for sharing being an expat is not all rainbows and butterflies and it’s ok to feel the feels😘

[@sofiesworld]

Thanks for watching!

[@jacobsoto7228]

I know this is an old video but I had a question: how are high schools in Italy versus the US other than the shootings that happened in the US is the education better or worse in Italy? Also how is the unemployment there?

[@Ghost-pk4ns]

Doing carpentry work with my grandmas husband to make money and I feel out of focus and sad . Good thing I leave in march 4 I realized how much I dislike this work cause I’m always on the go and job are constant so I’m going to explore other careers. I thought I was going to enjoy this but I don’t enjoy construction as I thought I would.. makes me feel unhappy. This ain’t for me 🫠 any advice? I just cant stop feeling this emptiness + I miss my family so much

[@Annie_xo11]

😭😭😭i miss my mom dad

[@adelegrossi5387]

I cried watching this...its the opposite way for me..my daughter visited me in Italy..it always goes by too quickly. She always says she just wants me to be happy and I am happier in Italy but there's the heartbreak of leaving her that goes with it. I don't really speak the language well and I don't drive so I am also quite isolated. I have watched you for years and always enjoy your videos. Buonagiornata 😘

[@sofiesworld]

Oh no I can’t even imagine…. My mom’s heart breaks also every time it’s also the opposite. So sorry but if you’re happier here that’s all that matters! Nobody said it would be easy… just worth it 🫶🏼💕

[@adelegrossi5387]

@@sofiesworld she's my only child and is expecting her first child in a few months so it was doubly hard to see her walk through departures. Have a lovely day 😘

[@wellaciccio2362]

you are allowed to feel what you feel. You can go get a spritz with a friend (possibly an expat if homesickness is the issue) and complain and compliment the city you live in and keep up to date with current events, spots, gossips of the place. it helps. these days it seems that all self care (which is important) is done by itself. However, an active social life (I believe) is very much nurturing, if not the best way to live a long happy life. I have been following you for a while - keep on the good content. talk to your mom as much as you can. I see that you have home sickness - then remember you are in Florence - then disregard the nostalgia - then start to shine.

[@sofiesworld]

Thank you!🙏🤍✨

[@AsenAsenov-nr1bu]

i live 2000km from my home and i miss all my friend and i am just so sad and depressed becouse i have none to talk to

[@MamoketeMatoko-mn4de]

I’m going through this and my mom is ill , I can’t even go home to see her 😢😢😢

[@NonStopParis]

My heart broke to see you cry amore ❤️

[@sofiesworld]

🥹🥹 miss you

[@twogirlsabroad5173]

Hey your human! You are allowed to feel, miss, and cry. This world is so keen on hate and hiding behind the screen. Thanks for keeping it real. What life really is. That is courageous of you to put yourself out there with your real feelings. BRAVO!! Other people can now find comfort knowing they are not alone in this world. We all have feelings and we are all human. What God wanted us to be. Thank you!!!

[@sofiesworld]

Thank you🥺🙏

[@SantaRozeDelvadoress]

Thanks for the video, pple who invalidate your feelings are either big time pricks! I am so homesick and and crying with you, its so so hard... its like you are sitting on two chairs and they are slowly drifting a-parts... I am glad you are at least happy with your life! Its so easy to say change change that, but its not always so straight forward and possible...

[@sofiesworld]

So sorry to hear you’re going through this 🥹 time will heal!

[@krishf1833]

After a while, the new place will be the one that feels like home- it’s actually healthier to be away from family. Explore what’s out there

[@lucindawinehouse2002]

Ciao Sofie ! Where are you living now ?

[@heyrachael3785]

I’m watching this right as my mom just left 10 mins ago; I can’t even get myself to go to class

[@sofiesworld]

@@heyrachael3785 oh man I feel you!! I promise time will make it better, but your feelings are valid and just know how lucky you are to have gotten to spend time with her 🤍

[@pile333]

To have the courage to put it out on a video is surely therapeutic and it won't let this feeling wear you out through the years.

[@karenkingrey6142]

Sofie, I cannot even imagine how hard it is for you being so far away from your friends & family! I really love how close you are to your mom. If you need a friend to come hang out say the word I’ll fly right there! 🤗🤣😎😉 Also, maybe start planning your next visit with your family or back to the states. Whatever helps! Sending hugs! 🙂

[@PMononoke92]

Muchisimas gracias for this heartfelt video! My brother is coming from the states in less than 2 weeks to visit me in Spain for the first time since I left in 2019. He wasn't able to see me off then too so I honestly don't remember the last time I saw him! It's going to be an incredibly short visit and my husband doesn't want it to be a big tourist sightseeing thing (we are gonna do a few!) But it's for him to spend time with his lil sister, you know? Anyway, I have absolutely NO idea how I am going to react. I'm already kinda getting a bit emotional typing this right now, but Fitbit says Imma bout to start my period, lol. It hasn't hit me yet because I have been so busy, but I am pretty sure it will v soon. Uuuggghhhh. I'm there with you, this was a decision I made with my husband to come to this beautiful country and be with his family that he hasn't lived with or near for almost 20 years since they retired here! We came here not knowing anyone or having jobs, but family was important. They live very close to us so I get the amazing opportunity to know them and love them. They have lived all over the world and I had quite a limited knowledge of the world until I met them. I have a feeling those 6 days my brother and the heartbreak that will come after will be so worth it. 💙 I pretty much return to work after he leaves, which in many of these instances, happens: Big emotional moment then no time to feel the feelings. (Enneagram 8) but I promise myself will try to make a conscious effort to be vulnerable. 👍

[@Jackferrett6781]

I remember when I graduated high school everyone was just in tears. The waterworks came flooding in like a damn. This was the most crying I’d seen in years

[@sofiesworld]

🥺

[@arambedrious8378]

All Iraqis and others immigrant and refugees living in onther countries must return home before get traped by homesickness abd other weird illnesses abroad....

[@arambedrious8378]

This project must close down

[@LisaEicholtz]

just curious what is your new job in Italy?

[@michaelsylvester7272]

Hi Sofie, It's always hard to say bye to the ones you love. I will say to you Sofie you are a strong beautiful person.

[@bettycesky4947]

We will always need our mom. I’m 69 and still need my mom but she has passed. I’m crying with you Sofìe. Let it out sweetie, crying can heal. ❤️

[@sofiesworld]

🙏❤️

[@easybreezy925]

❤️❤️❤️

[@AlexJosephTv]

You are so true

[@ilariandre_]

You're so sweet!!!!

[@sofiesworld]

🥹🙏🫶🏼🤍

[@Aisha-nn2xz]

thank you for this. :( also off topic...youre such a pretty crier

[@josealfonsosilvalatorre1826]

amazing video

[@gathanmustafa9886]

Salam dan sukses teeus buat sahabat gathan aamiin.,.

[@sanna.katariina]

❤️❤️❤️🙏☀️🌹👍

[@tizianacardamone6710]

❤️ tu sai ❤️

[@حكاياتأدبية-ظ7ش]

🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦

[@arambedrious8378]

Immigrant must return home