I've lived in several places...sometimes I miss what they were...but I don't miss what they are currently...I'm just fine here and quite happy

I love the US more than Australia. I consider myself a US citizen more than an Australian.

I left Australia in 1999 and moved to Bali in Indonesia. I do not have any intention of returning to Australia for anything other than a holiday.

I have lived in New Zealand my whole life and can see the hospital I was born in from my mail box. I think if I did move to another country I would feel very homesick.

I was born here in Australia. But even with a family you can still be lonely

I was born overseas but arrived here when I was very young. I have always felt Australian and my parents had no trouble adopting the Australian way of life, but while I knew I was born elsewhere I never felt any attachment and my parents didn't ever say "back home" as some people do. I didn't ever feel the need to visit the "old country" and my father had said it could sink for all he cared. I did get the chance to live there for 13 months, and I hated it. All I wanted to do was to come home. I must say though as a child I did miss having relatives and grandparents, but during the English lockdown in 2020 I gained 35000 relatives which almost blew me over. Now I make sure I get to see my grandchildren as often as possible because I know what I missed and I don't want them feeling the way I did.

I met my wife from USA in Liberia about 15 years ago on the Africa Mercy, about 7 months later we moved to my home country of New Zealand, she got home sick a fair bit during the first 3 years, not so much the country but mainly the family and friends on USA.

Not sure if the word “ normal “ is applicable ! I certainly don’t think it’s an abnormal response every situation is unique perhaps . Me personally I’m just going through a divorce after 30 yrs of marriage. We immigrated to NZ over 20 yrs ago and now he’s gone am li am feeling alone in a country that isn’t my home land with no family support here and 2 adopted kids that could not if I wanted to move bad home would not be granted citizenship because adopted here in NZ and not my home country . I would never leave my children to go back but my gosh am I homesick and wishing I could somehow go back home to my country with my kids. Not going to happen at least not til Kids are older and living with their own partners by then . . So yeh it all depends on why and circumstances as to why you don’t feel for your family or country of origin or do.

Depends if people move volentarily or are forced to do so. and each person is different

I used to miss the super transport in the UK. Here in NZ we rely on the car for getting around. Now after 48 years here I have no longing for England. I’m now a Kiwi

have moved to NZ in 1997 & now & then think fondly of Australia,where I lived for 40 years

was homesick when I was young, but AOK now - certainly wouldn't want to leave Australia now, even if I could.

Wouldn't go down the 'what's normal?' route with that one. If it's not hurting anyone else - which arguably is the case with you - then, yeah, it's normal.

WHAT IS NORMAL??? What is normal for one is abnormal for another.

I work/come across a lot of immigrants and I can never understand how they do it. Split themselves from family members for years and years, work often at very bad jobs with no security of being able to stay in the country long term. It's not a great life, but I can only think what they must be coming from must be a whole lot worse

home is where the heart is ;-))

I was born in UK. My parents chose a different religion to their familes, and most of both families turned against my parents. Because of that rift I grew up knowing who my grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins were, but not having a very close bond with them. In 1971 my father announced that we were emigrating to Australia. Before we left UK we were told that there was a house ready for us, and jobs for my father and myself. We arrived in "the land of sunshine" in June on a very wet, cold, windy day, there was also no house or jobs, so we had to live in the Pennington Hostel and look for work. That was the only time I felt homesick. As our circumstances improved we were glad we had come. In 2006 I made my first trip back to UK for a 7 week holiday, but then I was happy to return home to Australia, for me 'home' is where my immediate family are.

Depends.. some people move away from home and adapt to the new environment easily; others don't. Some people meet the love of their life away from home.. which is their main reason to stay :D

If Homesickness continues go home!...otherwise do what or why you left home for!

I was born in Wales UK. I moved to Australia in 1967 at the age of 11 with my Mum and Dad and sisters. Do I get homesick, hell yes! I missed friends, my extended family and pets. Missed out on family weddings and just having family in my life. Parents said it was for a better life, but what is a better Life??? I would prefer all that I missed out on in the UK than the so called better life.

Obviously you no longer have family there that you had any connection to. That's not to say you might return simply for a holiday to see areas you never had the opportunity to discover when you were younger.. Don't feel guilty about it when you know nobody is missing you

I think it hits you at different times. I've lived in a lot of different places for work, including overseas and you always seem to make your new place a "home" but different moments and memories or familiar things can pop up at the strangest times and make you miss where you're from, your upbringing or friends and family. Sometimes it's nice having those small reminders.

I live in the United States for over 30 years

Lived in the UK till I was 14, family moved to Aus never felt homesick really. Lived in Tasmania for 50 years, moved states 2 years ago and I hate the mainland, covid struck just after we moved, I missed my friends and family, hate highways.... can't afford to move back. Thank God for netlix and knitting. We did a zoom call for the wedding we couldn't go to because of border closures. getting a bit better now that restrictions are lifting somewhat, Biggest mistake of my life moving.

Probably yes for you as you basically just relocated, as I'm understanding of what you've said, with everyone you know and love so basically you whole home moved with you. It quite different in my case, I was doing my homework, my dad came home EARLY from work and just said we're LEAVING INOW. Apart from my immediate family of four, we left everyone and everything behind including my uncle who lived with us as he was working at the same place as my dad and his home was back in the village with my grandparents. So yes I was kind of homesick when we got here and I told my mum that I wanted to go home and she just said "which home?" as we had moved around quite a bit, but I always thought of my grandparents place as "being home" as always seemed to end up back there for many reasons.

not applicable when overseas no support from the Australian government or should I say misgovernment?

There are sometimes, especially when I see programs that include some of the beautiful English countryside, I miss a lot of. I used to ride through the forests and fields in the Sussex countryside when I was young.

I'm not an immigrant (as such) I did move from NSW to QLD many years ago. I don't miss NSW because I can still visit. But I can under stand homesick

No. I was born in New Guinea and never have a desire to go back.

I am Aussie born and only time overseas is on holidays. My wife and son are Filipino and she talks to her family and friends all the time on messenger video. We go back when possible but Covid has wrecked the plans so may go asap.

I come from a huge family...five siblings...cousins, aunts, uncles etc. I've never felt a strong connection to any of them. A connection yes, but definitely not a strong one. I see you say that 'we' immigrated...so you have taken someone from the country of your birth to your new country. Perhaps that one person who emigrated with you, is all you need to feel safe, happy, relaxed. I wouldn't question the validity or 'normality' of what you are feeling. Just appreciate it.

My parents immigrated from Germany after the war and my mum did get homesick a couple of times and went back for a holiday

I am the daughter and granddaughter of immigrants. Yes they do get homesick. my grandmother suicided at 53, she was very homesick for her homeland.

That's fine. I guess it depends on how old you were when you left and also growing up without syblings.

How old are you now? What age were you? Presuming your adult. I came out as a one year old not really knowing where I came from. My mother however had a longing to go back home because it was where she grew up and still had family there. I went back with her for the first time when I was 21 yrs old. I felt disconnected and had a lump in my throat and crying for days. I did not recognise my mother, she was a different person. She was "HOME'. As far as Aunts and Uncles, sorry but they were horrible. We did however have a great time with Mum's cousins and friends. Home is really where your heart is and what you yourself make of what you have here. Now grown up, none of my siblings are talking to each other. So, don't feel at a loss, just enjoy life the best you can. You sound sensitive. Maybe just inquisitive. As they say "the grass is always greener on the other side" Not quite so sometimes.

I thought that we were coming to an unbelievable country but not so , the people are just like sheep. NZ has 48 million sheep of which 5 million walk upright.

i am not to close to my family .It good to see them sometimes not all the time

While being overseas I have felt homesick and also when I went to boarding school for a little while. My parents immigrated here in the early 60's so my siblings and I were all born here. I think if you are happy then there is no really problem with then not being homesick. You have made your life here. I am sure some immigrant people do get homesick from time to time. They can speak their own language with others and have communities they can be apart off so that may help them. I know my Mum missed her parents when she moved out here. Phone calls were very expensive and she did manage to go back a few times before they died. My parent's built their lives here and are very happy.

My grandmother raised me and taught me very early in life home is where you hang your hat. I joined the defence force and was very happy wherever I was posted. I immigrated 44 years ago and have never been happier. Always look ahead never backwards, I have never loved my home more than I do now. My life has been the best life as wherever I have lived that's where my heart has been.

we came out as a family iv,e never felt then need tp go back this is my home i,m married got kids and a better life

I've learnt that 'Home is where your heart is' and that your family is not necessarily your blood relations but rather those with whom you live your life,

We settled in a diff city in NZ but i still consider chch my home and i miss it. Not the same as living in a totally diff country though. Where did you come from Bernice?

I think for some people it is normal not to feel homesick and there is nothing wrong with that. I have never had to go through this so I could not tell you if its normal.

Grommie feels it, but I don't.

I'm born and bred in new Zealand ,new Zealand has always been and always will be my home ??

My husband always feels that way as immigration that marriage me but he find away all ways talking to his sister on the phone like viber each day 1 or 3 times a day and 7 days a week. Never miss out his family. I real don't understand how close his family when my family isn't close.

I think it depends on what age you emigrated and the circumstances. When I was 18 - we were still considered to be children at that time so we had no choice. I had just left school, had started work, was making non-school friends when my parents told me we were leaving home. The Australian State they decided to come to became, in my immature mind, A Place of Exile, a place where the local police could order you to get your hair cut a State so conservative that you were almost forced to go to church. and I have always thought of it that way. I left as soon as I could and went to another (Victoria) which became my home where I met my partner and we settled down until death intervened, Yes, I still think of "Home" but I am now an Australian.

Never for the last 9 years, my home is here now.

I came here 35 years ago and left my eldest sister and two brothers. I have been back 4 times to see them and see my birth country. Now I won't go back as I have only one brother left and he is in a home. Well I still miss my birth country but my family is here now but who doesn't miss his birth country sometimes.

No. I was born here

I am not immigrant.

I left behind my mum and dad 4 sisters and 2 brothers and yes I have missed them over the years.

I was born here. My mother and father immigrated here a very long time ago. She has never felt homesick for her old Country. This is her home now and is happy to be here.

i left home at 20 and traveled around the world for 18 years till i came to australia so aussi is my homr

I have not seen any one in my family for over sixty years (and counting) and I was never really close to anyone in my family (period)! However, I was a runaway at an earlier age. It is DEFINITELY not an ABNORMAL FEELING you feel that way about your family - it is what makes us all unique - we all respond to family situations - DIFFERENTLY!Edited 20-Feb-22 05:23am

I live in my country of birth but I did move states about 40 years ago and left my Mother and 3 sisters plus nephews and nieces behind. At times it was hard but I used to fly down and see them especially during the past 20 years after I was divorced. I went back to care for my mother for 3 years also during this time. Some people get homesick when they travel. Me I would keep travelling if I could for as long as I wanted to with no big pull to return home until I wanted to. I think it depends on each person, who they left behind, how emotional or pragmatic they are, if the lifestyle is better etc. There are many variables.