This is bigger than people think: the emotional cost of reverse culture shock when you move back home after living abroad

73% of 12170 voters say "Massive struggle". The other side: 27% picked "Just homesickness".

lowkey_smart · 2026-04-14T12:53:42.320Z

73% say "Massive struggle". 27% say "Just homesickness". 12,170 votes cast.

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This is bigger than people think: the emotional cost of reverse culture shock when you move back home after living abroad Currently 73% of 12170 votes say Massive struggle. 27% say Just homesickness.