Why People Leave Home People decide to leave their home for a variety of reasons. Some are seeking more lucrative employment, others are traveling with a partner, and some are simply chasing adventure. For others (especially children of military families) defining “home” may have always been complicated. No matter how experienced a traveler you are, you may still find yourself feeling like something just doesn’t feel right.

The “Danger” of High Expectations: A Therapeutic Perspective on Expat Adjustment Moving abroad is often described as an exciting and liberating experience full of possibility. Online content heavily curated for an online audience often does nothing but reinforce this one-sided viewpoint. Moving, especially internationally, is one of the most significant life transitions a person can experience. As we prepare for the shift from our familiar lives to a new one in a foreign country, we naturally focus on what will be different.