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Forum: Canniversary

Oct 16th 2012, 12:28 am

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6 Months Today and going back

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Posted By DandNHill

Re: 6 Months Today and going back

I second that! I returned to the UK when I was 22 after leaving at the age of 9. There was lots of good but it wasn't the way I dreamt it.
Be prepared for a culture shock and the feeling that you...

Forum: Canniversary

Feb 12th 2012, 7:41 pm

Replies: 87

6 Months Today and going back

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Posted By DandNHill

Re: 6 Months Today and going back

I think you misunderstood what I said and perhaps took it the wrong way. But as you mentioned you were 13 on the last move. So the first time you were taken away from everything you were younger. Do...

Forum: Canniversary

Feb 11th 2012, 1:12 pm

Replies: 87

6 Months Today and going back

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Posted By DandNHill

Re: 6 Months Today and going back

I too had lived in 3 countries by the age of 11. You are right that it was a wonderful experience and very enriching, BUT...
... if my boys were struggling to settle I would consider returning to...

Forum: Canniversary

Feb 10th 2012, 10:21 pm

Replies: 87

6 Months Today and going back

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Posted By DandNHill

Re: 6 Months Today and going back

It HAS to be different when your own kids are involved, no disrespect helcat. My kids have made the transition quite easily, maybe because they are half French so are already used to two cultures, I...

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