On today’s episode Kirsty and I discuss the thought of repatriation. Something neither of us has had to do but something that is always in the back of our mind.

Why is going home such a scary thing to so many expats?

What happens when we get home? What does it look like? Is it harder to make friends? Can we start again or do we just pick up where we left off?

We heard from two expats who recently repatriated and what they wished they’d done differently and how they are coping with the change of being back in their home country.

Kirsty also had some great feedback on the Facebook page of her blog. In particular we’d like to say hello to Jennifer, Rachel and Amanda who shared their experiences. Thanks ladies.

We also talked about some great articles on repatriation.

Repatriation: One Woman’s Story

8 Things I wish someone had told me before I moved back to the US. 

Repatriation Blues: Expats Struggle with the Dark Side of Coming Home

I am a Triangle

The Horrible Horrors of Repatriation

Sarah’s Blog Pick: Life Love and Hiccups – Sonia is a great, funny writer. I guess you could call her a Mummy or Lifestyle blogger. She shares stories of parenting and marriage as well as recipes and a bit of DIY.

Sarah’s Facebook Pick: After the devastating earthquake in Nepal it was great to see again how social media can make a difference. In particular I loved Mark Zuckerberg’s safety check app on Facebook.

Sarah’s You Tube Pick: Please take the time to watch this video from Australian Tim Minchin. It’s hilarious, insightful and inspiring.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NyBvbot3emM

Kirsty’s TV Pick: The Affair. It grabs you right from the start, brilliantly shot and cleverly done.

Thank you to everyone who has been tuning in each episode and for all the reviews and subscriptions.

See you next week xx

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