That sinking feeling when a major festival like Diwali or a birthday passes, and you’re oceans away. We know the feeling. Homesickness isn't just missing home; it's a deep, desperate emotional impact that peaks during cultural celebrations. Join us as we get vulnerable about the pressure of cultural expectations from afar and how to find connection and community when you're navigating a new world. (Warning: Contains honest talk about emotional breakdowns and comfort food disasters.)

In this candid episode of Desperate Times, we explore why big festivals and milestones intensify the ache of being away. We discuss the intense guilt and pressure that comes with missing important traditions, and why it's crucial to acknowledge the feeling—remember, "It's okay to feel homesick."

We share our most desperate coping mechanisms—the good, the bad, and the slightly pathetic—and what it takes to form a supportive community in a new land. This conversation is about accepting change as an inevitable part of life and realizing that embracing it is the only way to build new, meaningful traditions right where you are.

If you are counting the days and time zones until you can go home, you are not alone. Hit the like button and leave a comment below sharing your best (or worst!) homesickness coping mechanism.

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