Families separated by border closures

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Anyone else?

I'm in the UK with 2yo DD, DH is in Japan.

I was meant to fly out to join him on Wednesday, unfortunately it was announced that day that Japan was closing its borders to the UK.

They've since shut to almost everyone, to be reviewed end of Jan. Last time they did this it lasted 6 months. No idea when we will be together again.

Would love to commiserate with anyone in a similar position!

That’s a shame. I assume you have relatives here that you can stay with potentially long term?
It’s kinda understandable though (even if it’s absolute shit).
I feel for you.

Not in a similar position now but did many deployments when DH was in the forces so I understand and sympathise. Fingers crossed it’s not for too long this time

The uncertainty around when you will be able to see people you are kept separated from is hard. It doesnt help when people flout the rules to suit their own wants and needs.

Yeah I'm at my mum's. I'm not convinced the rules make total sense but have to accept them.

Just hope i can get out before its too late for baby no2 - I'm due in May.

Not quite the same I know, but my DD lives in Scotland and therefore couldn't come home to us in England. She was fine - she celebrated with her boyfriend and his family - but I really missed her. I know that it is inevitable that as children grow up they don't come home for every Christmas but I had never envisaged it being in circumstances like this. And I think it was worse because we had had our hopes raised. We've only seen her once this year and whilst I know we are lucky that we are not in as bad a situation as many others, I still feel sad.
I feel for you OP - being on your own with a 2 year old can't be easy. I hope you can be reunited as a family very soon.

Thanks everyone. Its been a stressful few days and your kindness is much appreciated.

The lack of an end date is what I'm really struggling with i suppose.

Mrs I'm sorry you couldn't see your daughter, its so bloody unfair.