Category: Expat Motherhood
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The Struggle is REAL for Professional Mothers Moving Abroad
On paper, professional mothers look like the ideal candidates for an international move. You’re organised. Used to managing competing demands.Often you’re the family planner, too. The one who keeps everything moving, no matter what. You’ve handled pressure, deadlines, responsibility, and complexity before. On the reg. So when international relocation feels harder than you expected, it…
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Expat Overwhelm: How to Overcome It
Why Capable Mothers Feel Lost Abroad Did you know that expats are 2.5 times more likely to experience anxiety and depression? 50% of us are put in the “High Risk” category for suffering anxiety and depression*. Expat Overwhelm leaves you feeling dazed and unable to complete basic tasks. Culture shock, social adjustment, and the emotional…
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Why You Need an Expat Support Network in Germany (and how to build one!)
Updated by Tara on 02 February 2026 You’ve made it. Your family packed up, survived the flights, and arrived safely in Germany. Jetlag is still lingering. Your to-do list is growing by the minute. And then it hits you. You’re in a new country, surrounded by unfamiliar faces, and you realise how much you need…
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My Chaotic Expat Motherhood Journey: From Lost to Thriving
Updated by Tara on 21 January, 2026 At the airport, with my passport in hand, tears in my eyes and my baby in my arms, I wondered, “Have we made the right decision?”. I suddenly questioned if what we’d decided to do was, in fact, the right decision. My confidence was already wavering. Was I…
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How To Make Connections When You feel like an Outsider
Even after four years in this city, I still feel like an outsider sometimes. I’m learning how to make connections here. At first I thought it was a language barrier and I told myself “Once my language improves it’ll be better”. Then, after reaching the high-intermediate level of German still didn’t help, I thought it…
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The Cheat Sheet you Need to Shop Secondhand in Germany
There’s nothing like the thrill of shopping secondhand and finding a unique treasure. From a vintage dress to a retro record, or a unique piece of furniture, I love the experience of searching through used items and discovering a hidden gem. It’s not only friendly on the wallet but also helps reduce waste and gives…
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The girl behind the blog
As a little girl, I wanted to learn every word in the world. I had no concept that there were different languages. Dressing up as an artist for the school dress-up day, I wore a beret and even had a little easel of cardboard to carry. Because the clothes were better than what I thought…
