‘Didn’t see that coming’: Indian woman says US quietly became her ‘second home’ after one year abroad

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An Indian woman living in the US has opened up about the emotional experience of returning to India after spending a year abroad, sharing how the journey changed her understanding of home, belonging and personal growth.An Indian woman reflected on returning home after a year in the US and finding comfort in two places. (Instagram/_shivani_sukale_)(Also read:

insidetrack IndiaMay 8, 2026

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