Taking a Step Back

Written By Jessica Gabrielzyk

I’ve been quiet on social media lately. Honestly? I hit a wall.

Between the endless scrolling, the pressure to keep up, and that feeling that I should always be “sharing something,” I realized I wasn’t enjoying it anymore. Instead of giving me connection, it was draining me.

So I decided to step away for a while. Not forever, just long enough to breathe.

But I don’t want to disappear. That’s why I’ll be here, writing on my blog. This space feels calmer, more real. No noise, no algorithms — just words. If you’re reading this, thank you for being here with me.

I can’t promise perfect posts, but I can promise honesty. And maybe, that’s what we all need a little more of.

See you here soon. 💛

Jessica Gabrielzyk

Jessica Gabrielzyk writes about the messy, magical, and often misunderstood moments of life abroad — from giving birth in a foreign hospital to helping toddlers color their way through culture shock. Originally from Brazil, she has lived on three continents, parented in three languages, and now calls Switzerland home with her husband, child, and a dog who has more stamps in her passport than most adults.

Her books, including Maternity Abroad, Parenting Unpacked, and My First American Coloring Book, are heartfelt, honest, and rooted in real global experience. She is a proud member of the Society for Intercultural Education, Training and Research (SIETAR) and believes storytelling is the one language that truly travels.

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