Julia, this is exactly what it was like when I returned from Denmark all those years ago. The folks back home don't understand your experiences, really how could they? You have grown and changed more than you could have realized.
It takes some time to find your role again. I know you certainly don't want to bac slide but there will have to be a balance in all of this. One result for me in all of this has been never feeling quite whole here in the US or while I am in Denmark. I have been back to Denmark 7 more times. You don't have to give up the adventures but you could do mini ones in the mean time.
Anytime you want to chat, you know where to find me.
kat
Me-53(and learning!) S24, S21, D18, D17 Just keep swimming, Just keep swimming. Dory