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Shannon O'Brien
Coverage of Shannon O'Brien in the Nexus archive.
- I've called 12 different countries home. Living abroad taught me how lonely freedom can feel.
The author, Shannon O'Brien, has lived in 12 countries and reflects on the emotional toll of frequent relocations, including feelings of loneliness and being a perpetual foreigner even when returning to the US. She highlights challenges like starting over in new places, logistical difficulties, and the accumulation of goodbyes.