**This event is donation-based.** Contribute what feels right for you. If you're not able to give right now, that's completely okay — you're still very welcome. You can also choose to contribute at the event or afterwards. ✨ If you'd like to contribute now, you can do so here: [https://tikkie.me/pay/7jn9nag68m8tuufnri40](https://tikkie.me/pay/7jn9nag68m8tuufnri40) **Description:** Moving to a new city like Amsterdam is often imagined as a fresh start — a chance for a better life, more opportunity, and a renewed sense of self. But once the excitement settles, many people quietly find themselves feeling something unexpected: disappointment, confusion, or the sense that life doesn’t feel as “good” as they thought it would. This meetup creates a safe, reflective space to explore that gap between expectation and reality. We’ll talk about why this emotional response is so common among expats and international movers, and how to reconnect with a more grounded sense of meaning, gratitude, and acceptance in your current life. This is not therapy and not a lecture. It is a space for shared reflection, psychological insight, and human connection. **What We’ll Explore:** ✅ Why moving abroad can feel emotionally different from what we expected ✅ The gap between idealized expectations and lived reality, and how to work with disappointment without self-judgment ✅ Practical ways to reconnect with gratitude, stability, and realistic goals **Details You Need to Know:** **When:** Thursday\, September 3\, 2026 \| 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM **Where:** Zoku, Amsterdam **What to Bring?** A notebook, a pen, and an open mind This event is open to: * Expats and internationals adjusting to life in a new country * People who expected to feel happier after moving but don’t * Anyone navigating disappointment, emotional adjustment, or uncertainty abroad * Individuals who want a more grounded, realistic relationship with their life transition **Limited Spots Available!** To keep the space safe, intimate, and interactive, this event is limited to **10 participants**. Please RSVP only if you’re sure you can attend. If the event is full, you’re still welcome to join the **waiting list.** A spot may open up if someone does not confirm their attendance, and you will be notified if one becomes available. **Support This Initiative** If you find value in this session, you’re welcome to contribute with a donation to help support future events. *** ⏳ **Arrive on Time!** ⏳ Please arrive at least **10 minutes early** so we can start on time and make the most of our shared space. **Why In-Person?** Conversations about expectation, identity, and life transitions benefit from shared presence and honest dialogue. Being together in the same space allows for reflection, perspective shifts, and the realization that many people experience similar emotional challenges after moving abroad. **About your host:** This event is hosted by **Armandina Ramírez**, psychologist and founder of [www.nutrimind.life](http://www.nutrimind.life). She creates safe and reflective spaces for people navigating emotional challenges such as stress, adjustment, and identity shifts in modern urban life. *In a city full of possibilities, learning how to feel at home within your own reality is part of the journey.*
