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by HeyLaughingBoy 4614 days ago
Ditto but instead of countries I moved from the Northeast US to the Upper Midwest. Same countries, but personalities, and people's general mood were so different it felt like a foreign country.

In my case I knew that I needed a change and had to force myself out of the mold I had grown into. Moving halfway across the country to a place I had never been, not knowing anyone there was just the kick in the ass I needed.