I'm really happy to have discovered this section on mumsnet. I've lived abroad for the last 7 years. My DD is nearly 2 and for the last six months or so I've been overcome with terrible homesickness. I'm feeling such a strong urge to go and live nearer family, being a mum has really changed me in that respect, although my life here is pretty good. I actually don't get on great with my parents, but I do miss my extended family and my inlaws are wonderful.
They love my dd to pieces, and would be so happy to babysit her if they lived nearer.
I am only just now starting to work again, and so money is tight, I'd like to earn more so I can visit more often, or move back home, I don't know, I feel so confused.
I wonder if I should listen to my feelings, and see if I can start talking to DH about my desire to move, or if I should just accept that I will never find the perfect place that ticks all my boxes. Because life here is wonderful in so many ways (apart from the homesickness/loneliness) that I might miss being an expat if I move back to the UK. Is the grasss always greener?
Has anyone else gone through this turmoil and what did you do?
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lucindapie · 05/05/2013 08:27
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