Why I Moved Back to the U.S. After 10 Years Abroad

After living in five countries over the span of a decade, I chose to move back to the United States — not out of crisis or obligation, but because it felt right. In a time when many dreamt of leaving, I felt called to come home.

In this video, I share what led me back after 10 years abroad: the subtle reasons that built up over time, the small daily moments that reminded me of what I value and the perspective that distance can bring. It wasn’t a rejection of life overseas, but an embrace of something deeper: the desire to belong where I could grow some roots, even if for short while.

While it became trendy among many Americans to leave due to political or cultural frustration, my choice to return was entirely personal. I’d seen enough of the world to know that every place has its flaws and its beauty. Gratitude, I’ve learned, isn’t bound by borders; it’s cultivated by presence.

Watch until the end, where I share how this decision reshaped the way I think about “home,” purpose and the freedom that comes from choosing your own path — even when it runs counter to the trend.

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