September 1, 2026 - June 1, 2027TO BE SEEN AGAIN
Where you are nowThere are things you have wanted your partner to know.
and yet, you have not been able to reach them. and they have not been able to see you.
you wanted them to hear that you
miss your old life, and the old you, and the old you two.
feel invisible in a room full of people who know their title and not your life.
you still can’t find yourself after years of rebuilding.
asking for money, however kindly it is offered, still feels like asking permission.
feel like you are on two different journeys, sometimes going in the opposite directions.
You tried to say some of it once or twice.
It often came out as a complaint that turned into an ugly fight.
or it didn’t come out at all.
And that’s where you started to wonder
whether the problem was you.
of the partner.
Or the posting.
in that moment, what you needed to hear was this:
I see you. Tell me more. We are in this together.
This is what this group is for.
TO BE SEEN AGAINjoin us if
You feel unseen and misunderstood by your partner.
You tried talking to your partner but it does not seem to work.
You think the problem is in you (or them, or the posting).
You think about quitting this life (hint: there are still a few things to try before quitting.)
TO BE SEEN AGAINHow it works
Weekly, online, over Zoom.
Eight spouses. male & female.
Small enough that everyone has space.
50 minutes each session. EUR 50 per session.
every tuesday from Sept 1, 2026 to June 1, 2027.
confidentiality & non-judgement are key rules.
A closed group with the same people returning each week.
TO BE SEEN AGAINWhat to Expect & Not to expect
YES
Weekly, online, over Zoom.
Small enough that everyone has space.
50 minutes each session. EUR 50 per session.
No
Weekly, online, over Zoom.
Small enough that everyone has space.
50 minutes each session. EUR 50 per session.
FACILITATOR
I am Olya. Psychologist, researcher, former diplomatic spouse across three continents.
Twelve years inside this life, the better part of a decade working with the people living it.
I know the conversation you have been trying to have, from both sides. And what to do about it.
I have ran support groups for diplomatic spouses and I know how much they help feel seen and understood.
TO BE SEEN AGAIN STILL GOT QUESTIONS?
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Diplomatic spouses, male and female, gay and straight, from the same country as their partner and foreign-born. Everyone who has been through at least one posting and has already tried to communicate its effect on them.
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Sign up and pay all required fees to reserve your spot. If plans change, you can cancel up to 14 days before the retreat start to receive a 50% refund.
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After booking, we'll send you a Welcome Packet with everything you need to know—detailed schedules, packing list recommendations, add-ons to consider, and more.
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We'd recommend booking your transportation to and from the event as soon as possible, to ensure you can arrive without any complications or delays.
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Now all that's left to do is pack your bags and get excited for your new adventure.
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