I plan on being as positive as possible - I'm a glass half full person. But I do also wish to be realistic in understanding/coping with reverse culture shock. 9 years is a long time. I came over here without full comprehending culture shock in the first place, as I never really experienced it much before, even though I had stayed in other countries for chunks of time. Moving somewhere permanently or with the intent of permanence and having to integrate had difficulties I didn't count on.
after 9 years I still struggle with aspects of some of the culture. As I know a lot of non-english people here I know do.
so I sort of wanted to go home a bit more prepared. I have done some reading on it, but was hoping for some coping techniques that people did.
and yes, focusing on the positives are one thing
