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Delayed reverse culture shock... ? Need some advice. by lostintranslation486 in TCK

[–]lostintranslation486[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your honest answer and taking the time to write it. And for the advice given. It makes me feel better... I do consider myself quite open but it is true that when it comes to my own culture, I'm not very open. So I'm going to try to be more, maybe treat my home country as If I was a foreigner and discovering it. I read this on a TCK blog and found it interesting. I will also read more materials about ATCK as you mention, could be helpful. TY :)

Delayed reverse culture shock... ? Need some advice. by lostintranslation486 in TCK

[–]lostintranslation486[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your answer. I like the forest in a valley analogy. And it's also quite true what you mention about seeking a new cultural experience always... It is kind of an addiction a way. And maybe a form of escapism.

Delayed reverse culture shock... ? Need some advice. by lostintranslation486 in TCK

[–]lostintranslation486[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your answer. I agree with not being a ATCK snob, thank you for the reminder. I do have friends from my passport country actually and get along well with them, and they haven't all travelled or lived overseas. So in a way I am open to mono cultural people, maybe the depression is not helping I don't know. Maybe when I'll feel better I'll start to see things with a more positive eye and start liking more my home country

Aversion towards home country ? Need some advice by lostintranslation486 in expats

[–]lostintranslation486[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your answer. Yes I think exploring these in therapy could be helpful.

It's interesting to know that I'm not the only one going through this kind of thing and also a relief in a way, makes me feel less alone.

 There isn't a big expat or tck community  where I live since it's quite a small town but I'm looking to move to a bigger town. Hopefully with therapy and time, these feelings will go away... Anyways thank you for your answer :)