The Expat Goodbye: Relocation Grief, Identity, and Finding Home Again with Erin
Dam Parenting5 Nov 2025

The Expat Goodbye: Relocation Grief, Identity, and Finding Home Again with Erin

Leaving a country isn’t just a logistical checklist; it’s a profound emotional journey. In this special episode of Dam Parenting, Eva and Maren sit down with Erin, who recently made the heartfelt decision to leave the Netherlands and move her family closer to their extended support network. We take a warm, honest, and direct look at the courage it takes to recognize what your family and your own wellbeing need most, even when it means leaving a community you love.

We explore the "expat grief" that comes with saying goodbye, the shifts in identity that occur when you stop being an international resident, and the complex meaning of "home" after years abroad. Whether you are currently contemplating a move, in the middle of a transition, or the one left behind saying goodbye to a friend, Erin’s story offers a reality check on the strength found in choice. Join us as we honor the shared stories of our community and the pieces of the Netherlands we carry with us, wherever we go.

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26) Montessori at Home with Simone Davies: Author of The Montessori Toddler

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25) Raising Bilingual Children in the Netherlands: Expert Strategies with Eowyn Crisfield

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Raising kids in a foreign country is a juggle, but keeping your home language alive shouldn't feel like a losing battle. In this episode of Dam Parenting, Eva and Maren sit down with Eowyn Crisfield t...

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DAMChats 6) Managing Playdate Expectations: A Guide for International Parents

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Playdates are often sold to us as a "lifesaving" way to entertain the kids while we find our new best friends, but the reality is often a bit more complicated. In this episode of DAMChats, Eva and Mar...

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24) Reparenting Yourself: Healing Past Wounds While Raising Your Children with Dr Naomi Gibson

24) Reparenting Yourself: Healing Past Wounds While Raising Your Children with Dr Naomi Gibson

We often hear the phrase "you can’t pour from an empty cup," but how do we actually fill it when we’re being pulled in a dozen directions? In this profound episode of Dam Parenting, we welcome back Dr...

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DAMChats 5) When the Whole House Gets Sick—Flu Season in the Netherlands

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It’s official: the flu in the Netherlands has hit epidemic levels, and our households were not spared. In this episode of Dam Parenting, Eva and Maren take a warm, honest, and direct look at the reali...

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23) Children’s Mental Health: Navigating Moves and Life Changes with Kate Berger from the Expat Kids Club

23) Children’s Mental Health: Navigating Moves and Life Changes with Kate Berger from the Expat Kids Club

Change is the only constant in expat life, but that doesn't make it easy—especially for our children. In this episode of Dam Parenting, we sit down with Kate Berger from the Expat Kids Club to take a ...

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