It’s been two years since I landed in Atlanta with a few bags and a dog. (My husband and the girls followed a few hours later.) We borrowed a car and moved into a furnished apartment that was graciously provided rent-free by a wonderful church. Our first few days were such a whirlwind, only a few key […]
re-entry
Decisions, Decisions
Previously, I wrote about some of the issues I’ve encountered in moving back to the U.S. after a few years spent living abroad. I suggested that any time spent living outside one’s home culture can result in a case of post traumatic stress disorder. One of the symptoms I’ve noticed is a difficulty making decisions. […]
Coming Home
A little more than four months ago we boarded our last flight out of Managua as residents. We were supposedly “coming home” even though we had come to call home someplace totally different. At first, all I could think was how much transitions suck. But this is where I’m from, so why is it so […]