Dr Eleftheria Koutsonika

When you move abroad, a quiet shame often whispers that you "should have it all figured out by now." But what if the messy middle isn't a failure, but the goal itself? Dive into a reflection on Cavafy’s "Ithaka," the myth of arrival, and why the most transformative growth happens in the space between who we were and who we are becoming.

You’ve secured the visa, found an apartment, and even landed the dream job you spent months working towards. To the outside world, you have succeeded. But in between unpacking boxes, building new routines, and navigating unknown streets, a heavy feeling settles in. You moved for a better life. So why do you feel so sad?