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Hugodc2000 Member

Member since 03 June 2024

Hugodc2000Member19 December 2024 14:24:02

Even when expats work hard to integrate, they may struggle with the imposter syndrome. They may start doubting their very right to belong in their host society. This self-doubt can create a cycle of frustration, where expats feel they are constantly falling short, no matter how much they try to adapt.

this is a portion of a very interesting post inside the expat community

I have a different experience in Brasil, I was living in my teens until I migrated to Usa, I have lots family there no DF Brasilia,

just barely explained; I walked 51/2 from Brasilia to Usa, which was a crazy experience, now I live in USA more than 30 years, I鈥檓 a USA citizen, I love USA but prefer to leave cause it鈥檚 a different country now, I decided to go back to Brasilia I know the language pretty well, but sometimes it鈥檚 hard living your comfort zone, Brasil is not the best country on the world but according my experience I think will be the best choice

How about you? Already adapted? How was your experience at the first days in Brasil?

Are you happy to be in Brasil? Why?

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kolyaS122HSU Contributor

Member since 02 December 2024

kolyaS122HSUContributor19 December 2024 19:16:09

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75% of Brasilians have never left the country. 15% might have 1-2 trips to Disney in Orlando, Argentina, or Uruguay at most. 10% have been outside of the country a lot.......so........the perspective of a Brasilian will always be totally different from someone who grew up outside of Brasil (like me) who finds themselves living in Brasil today, because we have had the opportunity to travel A LOT before eventually settling here. Does that make sense ?

I am very happy here, because I have been almost everywhere else, and Brasil is where I want to live as a result of my numerous travels.

rocade Contributor

Member since 02 August 2023

rocadeContributor19 December 2024 20:04:37

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I am very happy here, because I have been almost everywhere else, and Brasil is where I want to live as a result of my numerous travels. - @kolyaS122HSU

Totally agree. It's difficult to explain this to people, some locals will never understand or others who have never visited Brazil alike.

As you spend more time and get to understand how things (do not) work, sometimes you can get annoyed/disappointed more easily. But when that happens I look around the world, remember nowhere is perfect.

Sure, there are many "Brazil"s within Brazil so it totally depends on how you live in it. But the humble one is that inspires me to appreciate life everyday.

roddiesho Serial expat

Member since 10 November 2022

roddieshoSerial expat19 December 2024 20:29:03

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@kolyaS122HSU As Usual, my reality will always upset the curve. My Brazilian (2nd. mother) is from Niteroi and came to live as our mother in Rhode Island, back in 1968 from Niteroi. My Brazilian wife, originally from a small village in Northeastern Brazil where I live now with her and my Brazilian Mother came to the United States decades ago and we have been married for over 24 years. I know, I know, those damn statistics really hate me since my real life doesn't fit in. I might add that my Brazilian wife comes from a very big family, five of which have lived in the United States for several years.聽 Those statistics really hate us.

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Hugodc2000 Member

Member since 03 June 2024

Hugodc2000Member23 December 2024 13:56:50

Agreed everyone, I love Brasil, everyone has different opinions and experiences, from my experience; Brasil is unique

alan279 Serial expat

Member since 25 December 2022

alan279Serial expat23 December 2024 15:06:14

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@kolyaS122HSU

I've lived in Brazil for 16 years. I would prefer to be a nomad.

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