Related to this post very much. 🫶🏼 Have met a handful of Americans living in the UK, and what’s I’ve gathered is we all struggle at first, nearly convincing ourselves to move back to the US because of the constant questioning (forget everything you once knew, “you know nothing Jon Snow”). But then we go back to the states for a visit and BAM - reverse culture shock, and I hate it, and suddenly when the plane lands in England it’s a warm fuzzy feeling like you’re home again. Mind fuckery 🥲
Ooooh yes. There's a wonderful quote from Miriam Adeney that I think sums this sentiment up very beautifully:
"You will never be completely at home again, because part of your heart will always be elsewhere. That is the price you pay for the richness of loving and knowing people in more than one place."
And yes! We planned to start the process of moving home RIGHT when the pandemic hit (was our 2-year mark) So we were like "Well, let's stick it out. If we're stuck somewhere we might as well be stuck in a cute European city!" Never imagining we'd be "sticking it out" for nearly two years.
But now I'm grateful for it. I think we otherwise would have moved back and eventually regretted it.
Gurl. Well said 👏🏼👏🏼 Obviously, every situation is different and mine, as a parent to 4, navigating neurodivergencies is a unique sport 😉 On the other hand, moving over with my Danish husband opened a lot of doors and makes some things easier. Like you, I could write pages 😂 Thanks for sharing your story!
Such thoughtful insights, Dani. I was an immigrant to the UK aged 11 and, whilst my heritage is 100% Scottish, there are still aspects of my life here that remind me I am displaced. That feeling can be both empowering and exhausting and, whilst I've come to love where I live, the low-level background noise you describe so eloquently is very much a part of my life.
Loved this post, Dani! (Although I refuse to quit my daydream of double dates playing cribbage at Reffen on the reg)
When we split the sommer hus you just need a cute little tourist visa or something. Plus you know Sue is coming with so you won't be that lonely 😂
Related to this post very much. 🫶🏼 Have met a handful of Americans living in the UK, and what’s I’ve gathered is we all struggle at first, nearly convincing ourselves to move back to the US because of the constant questioning (forget everything you once knew, “you know nothing Jon Snow”). But then we go back to the states for a visit and BAM - reverse culture shock, and I hate it, and suddenly when the plane lands in England it’s a warm fuzzy feeling like you’re home again. Mind fuckery 🥲
Ooooh yes. There's a wonderful quote from Miriam Adeney that I think sums this sentiment up very beautifully:
"You will never be completely at home again, because part of your heart will always be elsewhere. That is the price you pay for the richness of loving and knowing people in more than one place."
And yes! We planned to start the process of moving home RIGHT when the pandemic hit (was our 2-year mark) So we were like "Well, let's stick it out. If we're stuck somewhere we might as well be stuck in a cute European city!" Never imagining we'd be "sticking it out" for nearly two years.
But now I'm grateful for it. I think we otherwise would have moved back and eventually regretted it.
Gurl. Well said 👏🏼👏🏼 Obviously, every situation is different and mine, as a parent to 4, navigating neurodivergencies is a unique sport 😉 On the other hand, moving over with my Danish husband opened a lot of doors and makes some things easier. Like you, I could write pages 😂 Thanks for sharing your story!
Thank YOU for reading it...and being here! Would love to hear more about your experience in Denmark sometime!
This was great! We talk often about moving abroad, this gave me some things to think about that it hadn't occurred to me. Thank you!
You're welcome! Glad you found it insightful. ♥🌍
Such thoughtful insights, Dani. I was an immigrant to the UK aged 11 and, whilst my heritage is 100% Scottish, there are still aspects of my life here that remind me I am displaced. That feeling can be both empowering and exhausting and, whilst I've come to love where I live, the low-level background noise you describe so eloquently is very much a part of my life.