Homesick

The Invisible Thread: Understanding Homesickness

award-winning memoir

While each has its merits, you are most likely looking for the by Jean Fritz, which is frequently used in schools to teach about identity and belonging. Homesick: My Own Story by Jean Fritz

Practice Self-Care

: Ensure you get enough sleep, eat well, and stay active. Journaling can also help process overwhelming emotions. Homesick

Honeymoon Phase

Sociologists often talk about the "U-Curve" of adjustment. It begins with the , where everything is novel and exciting. This is followed by the Crisis Phase —the peak of homesickness—where the novelty wears off and the reality of the daily grind sets in. Homesick