The Real Women. REal Stories. Film Project
Behind every passport stamp and relocation are stories that rarely surface—stories of loss, longing, quiet courage, and resilience.
Our two part — Real Women. Real Stories. Film Project was created to honor those journeys. Below you will find glimpses of the short films we’re creating—each one capturing a unique story of life lived far from home.
Note: Access to the full 'Director's Cut' series is included in the Far From Home Community Membership.
Healing begins when our stories are witnessed.
This short story montage invites you to step into an honest glimpse of what it means to live far from home. Through quiet visuals and tender storytelling, it explores the complexity of displacement, where adventure and isolation often coexist.
In our Roundtable discussion, women who have lived far from home come together to share and listen—to speak of what was lost, what remains, and what is still becoming! It’s more than conversation. It’s communion—a reflection of how healing begins when we see ourselves in one another’s stories.
“It was almost as if the Lord was saying, ‘Here are your women, here are your people. This is what belonging feels like.’”
What started as a search for belonging became a lifelong pilgrimage shaped by courage, loss, faith, and the quiet ache of never fully fitting in any one place. Through trauma, language barriers, and moments of rediscovery, Tina learns that home is not rooted in geography — it’s found in the people who truly see and know you.
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Born in Germany, Mona grew up between cultures, always adapting to new places and ways of belonging. After time in the U.S., England, and China, she’s embraced that home isn’t where you live but where you are loved.
Tina’s journey began through a cross-cultural adoption and has spanned continents and identities—from Lebanon to Germany, the U.S., and Mexico. What started as a search for belonging became a lifelong pilgrimage of courage, loss, and faith. Through trauma, language barriers, and rediscovery, she learns that home is not a place, but the people who see and know you.
Amanda’s journey through military life became a battle for her own voice and worth. Amid isolation, domestic violence, and faith misused to silence her, she found a deeper strength—the courage to believe her story and healing still matter. A story of endurance, faith, and reclaiming identity after silence.
When Rose left Brazil, she carried both hope and heartbreak—trading familiarity for her children’s safety and a future unknown. After years of isolation, language barriers, and rediscovering faith, she’s learning to reclaim her voice and identity. Her story is one of courage, loss, and the quiet return to belonging.
At 18, Manar left Jordan searching for a new beginning and found herself navigating loss, language, and loneliness far from home. Through grief, faith, and resilience, she discovered that healing can grow in foreign soil. Her story is one of courage and finding belonging between two worlds.
At sixteen, Alexa felt at home in Sinaloa, Mexico—a place where her faith and cultural roots came alive. Years later, returning as a missionary, she faced burnout and disillusionment before learning that caring for her own soul is part of the calling.
When Ana left Mexico with her infant son, she traded a thriving career and close-knit family for love and a life unknown. Years later, navigating her daughter’s diagnosis alone in a foreign country, she found strength in faith and the power of community.
Bethany’s life of cross-cultural ministry took her from the U.S. to Malawi and beyond, weaving together motherhood, calling, and faith. In the shifting landscapes of mission life, she discovered both the ache of impermanence and the grace of being known.
We believe every story matters - and we have just 3 more stories to edit! You can be part of the story—Every $1000 gift covers the cost of production and transforming the raw footage into a film that carries hope and healing!
Far From Home is 501(c)(3) tax exempt non-profit. All donations are tax-deductible, and you will receive a receipt for your records.
Every woman’s journey far from home carries both beauty and ache.
Some left for love, some for calling, some by necessity—and each story bears quiet grief, resilience, and hope. In their own words, women from different walks and seasons share what it has meant to live between cultures, to long for belonging, and to discover God’s presence in unexpected places. Here are just a few of their voices.
“It’s the little things—music, scents, and flavors that take me back. Without them, I fear I’ll start to forget. When homesickness sets in, it brings a quiet wave of nostalgia and melancholy—often invisible to others, but always there. Through faith that I’ve found a sense of home—even when I’m far from it”
Immigrated to the United States
“I optimistically boarded a plane for parts unknown - prepared for adventure but unprepared for the loneliness and isolation I found. Community for my husband was built-in—but for me, it was essentially non-existent. I deeply needed community in order to process these issues.”
Military Spouse Deployed in Asia
“We began a 2 year stay to help build a school. I picked up the language, but my husband didn’t, and his frustration often spilled onto me. I felt isolated—unable to confide in anyone because of how it might look and because of the language barriers. A safe place outside the ministry would’ve meant everything. I’m so grateful for what Far From Home will offer.”
Missionary to Brazil
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