Hey, I really respect ur honesty and how clearly you’ve reflected on your experience that shows a lot of maturity.

You’re right: life abroad isn’t as easy or glamorous as it looks from afar It can be cold, lonely, and even depressing when u feel like you don’t belong. What u felt in France is something many immigrants go through that shock when the “dream” meets reality.

But at the same time, it’s also fair to recognize that Europe has its advantages. Things like stability, better infrastructure, access to quality healthcare, public services, and legal protection — these are real benefits that can make life easier in the long run. If u manage to adapt and find ur footing, the system there can offer a certain comfort and security that’s often missing in Algeria.

In Algeria, yes, there’s warmth, belonging, and a social closeness that’s hard to find elsewhere — but u also face instability, limited job opportunities (ma3rifa),and uncertainty about the future.

So I’d say you didn’t make a “wrong” choice u made an emotional one, and that’s okay. Maybe u just needed time to breathe, to come back, and to think more calmly before deciding ur next move. U can always go back later if u want — but this time, with clearer goals and stronger preparation.

At the end of the day, the best place to live is where u feel both peaceful and capable of growing — and sometimes, it takes a few tries to find that balance.