What happens when your “dream move” abroad doesn’t feel so dreamy? In this episode of Relocurious, we talk with Cressida, who moved from a cottage in the English countryside to the fast-paced urban energy of Hong Kong with her husband, and a newborn in tow.
From the outside, it looked like an incredible opportunity: a new country, a new adventure, a fresh chapter. But inside, Cressida was struggling with exhaustion, isolation, culture shock, and the pressure to stay positive for everyone around her.
She opens up about what it really felt like to navigate steep city streets with a sleepless baby, and how it took time, and several small but meaningful changes to start feeling more grounded.
Together, we explore the hidden emotional costs of relocating, especially when big moves overlap with other major life transitions like new parenthood or retirement. We also talk about what happens when we only share the highlights, and why telling the whole story matters—for ourselves and for each other.
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by a move that was supposed to be exciting, this conversation will resonate.
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