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What Is Identity Strain? The Hidden Pattern Behind Midlife Expat Misalignment

What Is Identity Strain? The Hidden Pattern Behind Midlife Expat Misalignment

Balazs Ujlaki
Published on: 03/12/2025

Many midlife expats reach a point where life looks perfect on the outside - but feels deeply off on the inside. This post introduces a hidden yet powerful concept: Identity Strain. It’s not burnout. It’s not a crisis. It’s the silent misalignment that builds as you succeed in a life that no longer fits who you really are. If you’ve ever felt like you’re living a version of yourself instead of as yourself, this is for you.ription

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