TheLonestarBrit

The countdown is on. I'm moving back to spend some time with family. Lived in Texas for 8.5 years. Came over to get married but divorced last year. Although I found a great job, and have awesome friends, I'm unsettled and want to clear my head. So I opted to move back, at least for a while.

I'm a dual national and plan on maintaining that so my options are kept open for the future.

My entire family live in England, I'm over here by myself (no relationship since my divorce worth sticking with, and no kids). So I'm in a good position to reconnect with family while I figure things out. If I ever move back to the States, or anywhere else for that matter, I am going to make sure I'm doing it for the right reasons.

I love America, and I love Britain. It's nothing to do with loving one more than the other, but for now I'm being pulled back to the Isles for some R&R. Maybe I'll stay forever, maybe I won't.

I'm a little apprehensive about the move, but more excited about starting a new chapter.

Countdown to August 30 is underway!

lgabriel73

Best of luck with your move and starting your new chapter!

ElizabethK

Good luck with your move, we came back after 17 years (arrived exactly a year ago today) and although it took a few months to really settle back in, we're so happy to be home. We also love America, but it just wasn't home and we weren't 100% settled.

TheLonestarBrit

Thanks ElizabethK, that makes me feel better. I've come across a lot of people who think that it's about loving one country more than the other. not really the case in the slightest. I came to America because I married an American and he didn't want to live in the UK. After we divorced I had to question my reasons for staying. took me a while to work a few things out but I think at this point in my life I will be happier closer to family. Spending holidays etc .... alone is really starting to affect me. So, Britain it is ... at least for a while.

TheLonestarBrit

Thanks lgabriel73!

JRuss87

All the best, you're in a great position having dual citizenship and loads of family back home, definitely gives you the opportunity to try things out and having the freedom of returning if you don't like it.

I'm in the same position as well, in the process of applying for my first British passport as my mom was a British citizenship so I can claim it by descent. I'm excited for what's ahead next year when I plan on moving over there

TheLonestarBrit

Yes JRuss87 I am excited about it (mostly, have a few reservations). Generally though seeing as i'm in a great position it seems silly not to give it a try and see what opportunities I can find in the homeland. I'm a bit of a nomadic spirit so I may end up moving around a bit but I do want to spend time with family. I don't want to look back in a few years and regret not taking the opportunity.

London1947

Divorce is so soul destroying. I know how you are feeling at least coming home to your family should put you on the mend. Good luck. Where will you end up in the UK?

Regards
John

TheLonestarBrit

Yes it is, even when it's something I chose to do. It was necessary but still hard. I've worked through most things, but the final healing is going to have to be done with my family.

I'll be living in Lavenham, Suffolk with my parents initially. Once I find a job and have some financial stability I will look into other arrangements