Homesick [portable] Jun 2026
by Jennifer Croft : A "quiet" but "affecting" semi-autobiographical coming-of-age novel following two sisters, Amy and Zoe. Reviewers note its unique structure—mixing photography with prose—and its exploration of language and sibling devotion.
. It is characterized as a "longing for home" that can feel like grief, bringing about emotional symptoms such as sadness and anxiety, and even physical symptoms like nausea or fatigue. It is a psychological, rather than purely emotional, struggle. University of Salford Homesick
Your new walls don't have to stay "unfamiliar." Soften the edges of your new life by bringing the physical comforts of your past into your present: by Jennifer Croft : A "quiet" but "affecting"
Academic and occupational impact
Separation anxiety disorder (in adults and adolescents) is real. If you cannot function, you need professional help. A therapist can provide Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to restructure your thoughts about attachment and separation. There is no shame in needing a guide to help you cross the bridge. It is characterized as a "longing for home"