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Living abroad lesson #1- it’s not that simple to just “go back.” “If you miss home so much, why don’t you just go back?” It sounds like an easy solution. But moving abroad was never accidental for me. I came here for opportunities, to work in the charity sector, to build something meaningful, and to push myself beyond the version of me that felt comfortable. And yes, I miss home. I miss my family, the familiarity, the ease of knowing how everything works without thinking twice. But here’s the thing… Going back right now wouldn’t just be going home. It would be choosing comfort over growth. Living abroad has changed me in ways I didn’t expect. It’s forced me to figure things out on my own, build a life from scratch, and become more independent than I ever thought I could be. And I know I’m not done yet. Maybe I will go back one day. But not right now. Because right now… I’m still becoming the person I moved here to be. If you’ve ever felt this, you’ll understand, it’s not about missing a place. It’s about growing into a version of yourself you don’t want to walk away from just yet. Follow for more real, unfiltered living abroad lessons. living abroad, expat life UK, moving abroad experience, life abroad reality, living away from home, missing home while abroad, expat struggles, expat growth journey, life in the UK as an Indian, Indian living abroad, moving abroad for opportunities, leaving comfort zone, building life abroad, independence abroad, cultural adjustment, homesickness abroad, personal growth journey, living abroad lessons, real expat stories, abroad life reality

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This post was published on 31st March, 2026 by Khushi on her Instagram handle "@beingkhushikhandelwal (Khushi Khandelwal)". Khushi has total 2.1K followers on Instagram and has a total of 424 post.This post has received 39 Likes which are greater than the average likes that Khushi gets. Khushi receives an average engagement rate of 0.8% per post on Instagram. This post has received 2 comments which are greater than the average comments that Khushi gets. Overall the engagement rate for this post was lower than the average for the profile. #1 has been used frequently in this Post.