When I moved to Berlin in 2009, I was young, adventurous, and full of excitement.

To be completely honest—Berlin was never my dream destination.But my boyfriend (now husband) already lived here, and after a year of long-distance love, I decided to give both the relationship and the city a real chance.

Apart from Martin—who’s now been my husband for over a decade—
I knew NO ONE in Berlin.

At first, I enjoyed the novelty of it all. But once the honeymoon phase faded, reality set in.
My German was weak, and my efforts to learn it were so intense that even my English began to slip.

Despite holding two master’s degrees, I felt like the least employable person in the city.

Loneliness crept in quickly, and back then, I couldn’t even pinpoint the source of my misery.
I blamed myself. I blamed my partner.

But now I know:
I was missing deep, soulful connections, the kind where you feel seen, heard, and truly understood.

My confidence plummeted, and I felt confused, stuck, and utterly lost—even though I wasn’t technically alone.

Over the past 15+ years, I’ve experienced the full spectrum of expat life:
🌀 Loneliness and disconnection
💸 Unemployment and financial uncertainty
📄 Navigating bureaucracy with limited language skills
🌱 And slowly, carefully, building a support system in a city that often felt cold and unwelcoming

Looking back, I know my transition would have been so much smoother had I found my tribe—my kind of people—sooner.

A space I deeply wish existed back in 2009.

Soulful Sisters is a warm, uplifting community for expat women at every stage of their transition into life in Germany—from day one and beyond.

Our mission is simple:
To create a safe, almost home-like space, where we uplift and inspire one another through the highs and lows of expat life—with kindness, understanding, and authenticity.

We connect.
We grow.
We thrive—together.