What does it mean to feel

“at home”

in a new place?

A move abroad or cross-country can sound fun, exciting - or like a much-needed escape. We imagine a brand new start, discovering a new culture, and spontaneous new friends. It’s often marketed as a dream.

And it can be that. But not always… and not only.

The reality of relocating - quiet stretches of time in an unfamiliar city, the realization that we are building life from scratch and just how hard some things can be - is often where the 'lost' feeling takes root.

Loneliness, dislocation and/or what I call "the “Expat Fog of War” aren’t personal failings; they’re structural gaps in our internal and external environment. Trying to function in a new system without familiar reference points is exhausting. Over time, feelings of not being “at home” may become more pronounced and difficult to manage.

If you are looking for support around this adjustment, Gratitude Buddies has different options:

  • Coming soon: a 3-part course: “Finding the Inner Home”

  • The Alignment Hour for Expats: What does it mean to feel 'at home' in a new place? The Alignment Hour follows a structured protocol to stabilize your nervous system and establish your internal anchor in a new environment. Groups of 5 person-pods for 8 weeks. Get info to join a pod.

  • Gratitude Buddies Journals for Expats and Expat Mothers

  • Personalized Coaching: get personalized support with your adjustment and feel more at ease in your surroundings. Gratitude Buddies founder Abigail Somma is 2x certified mindfulness trainer, a coach and trainer for over a decade, and 3x expat)

Tier 1 Coaching

  • Three 50-minute sessions. Area of support:

    • Managing expectations about your move

    • Moving from feeling not “at home” to “I am where I’m supposed to be.”

    • Redefining what “home” means to you

    • Building a sense of inner belonging

  • 2 months of Gratitude Buddies membership

  • 30 Days of Gratitude: Online Course

  • Gratitude Buddies Guided Expat Journal (not available in all locations)

Tier 2: Coaching

Includes everything in Tier 1, plus:

  • Five additional 50-minute check-ins (8 in total)- Ongoing support as you build connection, routine, and ease in your new home

  • 6 months of Gratitude Buddies membership

Please email for prices and with any questions.

Contact: home[@]gratitudebuddies[.]com