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The Art of Saying Goodbye | Expat Friendships Abroad
Expat friendships move fast and often end in goodbye. This reflective essay explores impermanence, emotional risk, and why connection abroad still matters — even when it doesn’t last.
Sarah Green
3 days ago4 min read


When Being Surrounded by People Still Feels Lonely in the Expat Community Riyadh
Living near people doesn’t always mean feeling connected.
This essay explores why proximity isn’t the same as belonging — and how purpose, repetition, and presence quietly change everything.
Sarah Green
Feb 43 min read


Understanding the Emotional Labour of Expat Families
When families move abroad, someone quietly absorbs the emotional weight.
This piece explores cross-cultural kids, invisible labour, and what it really means to support others without disappearing yourself.
Sarah Green
Jan 194 min read


You’re Not Interviewing for a Best Friend | Building Expat Community in Riyadh
Expat friendship isn’t speed-dating for a new best friend.
It’s quieter, slower, and often lonelier than people expect.
This piece reflects on belonging, identity, and finding your people in Riyadh — one small connection at a time.
Sarah Green
Jan 134 min read

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