The speaker reflects on their time living in Switzerland, describing it as a period of intense loneliness where they learned to navigate life and travel entirely on their own. They note the lack of community support groups or social organizations, which made the experience even more isolating at the time.

This experience sparked their interest in themes of migration, identity, and belonging. They recall feeling like an outsider, noting that their differences were highly visible and that they often felt the gaze of others when entering new environments.