I've grown in central Europe, in a place very comparable to Emerald Graves. Harsh winters, beautiful nature, no Freemen however
I've moved several years ago with my husband back to his native country, in Middle East. My view is of that Hissing Wastes, mostly, just a bit more ... boring. No winter here. No snow, no rain, either. Sandstorms, sand, much bleacher than in game, though. It's a very depressing place to live in, for me. But I have my family, and they make it easier. I made friends, and I learned to accept it. We're working on a plan that by the time our children are out of house, we'll have a house somewhere else, safe (stupid ISIS... bring on Solas, at least he means remotely well, unlike those bastards), and much greener - and with actual seasons. Scotland is my dream, but anything will do.
The point of my rant is, you can do it. I believe in you!
I am thinking of you and can relate to the difficulty (I skipped 3 countries since the age of 20, and I am 30 now.) of moving. But you have him, and he's your constant, so treasure it. Try to look at it positively. Plus, well. Dragon Age is here for you 
Now I kinda sound as old as Mythal, lol.