In recent years, "leaving America" content has become its own genre -- TikToks about "how I moved abroad and never looked back," YouTube breakdowns of visa pathways, and Instagram reels listing "the best countries for Americans right now." Some are meticulous and practical: breakdown of digital nomad visas, the savings required for Spain's non-lucrative visa, and how much French you need to know before applying for citizenship. Others are fueled by something less logistical: exhaustion, grief, and the quiet realization that no matter how hard you work, the country may not work for you.
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