Home Quote by Lulu Wang
“And that is something I've heard from many people who immigrate is that when they go back to their home countries, in a way, they think they're going to be embraced and completely feel like they've come home. This disconcerting thing is when you go back there and you feel more foreign than you ever have.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The New Yorker, “The Immigrant Experience,” 2022
Returning home after living abroad can feel alienating because expectations clash with changed personal identity and the country’s evolution.
In simple terms: Home can feel foreign after time away.
Key Takeaway
Adjust expectations and reconnect gradually.
Themes
identity
homecoming
expectation
culture shock
Mood
reflective
melancholic
thoughtful
Type
personal
sociological
observational
When to use this quote
- family reunions
- travel
- career moves
- long‑term expatriation
Key Concepts
diaspora
psychology
social adaptation
Questions to Reflect On
- How have your expectations shaped your return experience?
- What steps can ease the transition back home?
A Different Perspective
It may overlook that some find renewed belonging, not alienation.
![“I don't like being away from home. That's one reason why I don't work as much as I used to [when I started my career], because so many things are on the road. I just don't want to be away from my husband, my dogs and my home. I don't sing that much any more because that also takes you on the road.” quote by Jane Powell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/07c/jane-powell-36243_away_i-don-t-like-being-away-from-home-that-s_278.jpg)
