"It's Not Easy": Migrant Shares Honest Message About the Sacrifices and Struggles of Living Abroad
- A man shared a heartfelt video about the struggles of living abroad, highlighting the emotional and financial pressures that many migrants face
- He expressed the reality of working long hours, sending money to loved ones, and often being taken for granted, despite the sacrifices that he makes
- His candid message resonated with many viewers, sparking a conversation about the importance of appreciation and understanding for those living and working abroad
A man has sparked conversation online after sharing the often-overlooked struggles of living abroad. In a heartfelt video, he shed light on the realities faced by many who leave their home countries in search of better opportunities.
Source: TikTok
The clip gained massive traction on social media, gathering thousands of views, likes, and comments within a day of publication.
Man shows sobering reality of living abroad
Filming himself quietly, the man revealed that he had just arrived home at '25 minutes to 2 in the morning.' His wife and children were already asleep by the time he returned. He expressed in the clip shared on his TikTok account under the handle @stanicaadventures.
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“Tomorrow, somebody will request money and I will send what I can, but the person will not be grateful,” he said, expressing the emotional and financial pressures many migrants endure while being away from their home country.
Speaking in a hushed tone so as not to disturb his family, @stanicaadventures added:
“I am not even speaking loudly because I don’t want to wake them up. Life abroad is not easy. Whatever you receive from your people or a person abroad, be grateful, it’s not easy.”
@stanicaadventures's message touched viewers who resonated with his plea for understanding. Many echoed his sentiments, noting that while people often assume living abroad comes with wealth and luxury, the reality is long working hours, financial commitments, and limited personal time with loved ones.
The candid words of @stanicaadventures have served as a reminder for families back home to show appreciation for the sacrifices made by those abroad. Migrant workers frequently juggle demanding schedules and financial obligations while trying to provide support for relatives in their home countries.
@stanicaadventures's video, published on 16 August 2025 on TikTok, has since sparked widespread discussion, with many praising him for voicing what countless others experience but rarely speak about.
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Netizens share their thoughts
People took to the comments section to express their thoughts on the man's message, saying:
Lovely said:
"Abroad, you work to survive, but you can never be rich abroad."
Shaman001 wrote:
"As you said, somebody will ask for money; I am that somebody. Please send me what you can. I understand life is not easy."
Sarah added:
"This is what I tell my mum that I'm tired of life abroad, I just wanna go home and be free of stress."
River replied:
"At least you came. With your family abroad, what about us who came alone, left our families in our countries?"
JosieNubian commented:
"Just remember to take a break, health is wealth. I neglected my health because of a job, and now I have been off sick for almost a year, and my employer doesn’t even check on me they just want me to resign."
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