I used to be an independent and confident career person, but a lot of things have changed in the last 2 years. I got married and moved to a new country where I can no longer work due to visa restrictions, so I am pursuing my masters here (due to the pandemic everything is online) . After marrying the love of my life after being in LDR for 4 years I thought this would be the happiest I will be, but I am afraid the happiness is fading away and the fear of being totally dependent on someone has kicked in. Even though I have super supportive husband and total freedom here, I have lost my self confidence and always second doubt myself. I am not sure if this is due to being currently unemployed or changing country of residence. Too many changes too soon. Not sure how to gain back my self confidence and self worth again…
Jazz @thesadsoul
Hey hey i can understand ur situation… try something online…work from home thing… then u’ll be able to study nd be financially independent too…
If only it were possible, with so many visa restrictions I can just stay here, but cannot really do anything else.
The pandemic has its own difficulties of not being able to socialize or hangout or go explore places…
Its your mind playing tricks on you and that is normal. Many of the expats feel the same. At least you have your love of life there to hold you. I guess we somehow associate our worth to the work we’re doing, i.e. if currently jobless or not studying then it starts smelling pitiable. I can assure you that it is temporary but you have to consciously take some baby steps(not literally😀). Start moving, a bit exercise- some sports everyday with your husband…maybe pull out the inner you and find out how friendly your neighbours are. There are lot many things to do but it’ll has to start with you.
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Thanks alot for the kind words.
