I moved back to the US after 6 years abroad, but the comforts of home feel more isolating than ever

Katie Lemon

• After spending six years abroad, the transition back to life in the United States was difficult.
• Now that I'm back home, I miss the work-life balance I experienced in other countries.
• Living abroad in expat or digital-nomad communities also made building friendships feel effortless.

I knew early on that I wanted to front-load my travels — to see the world while...