Missing 'home'
 

Hello all--guess you've heard that refrain here before, many times, re 'missing home'...I'm glad to have this venue for visiting with others of similar minds...I've moved back here mid Sept. to Canada from the north of England, where I'd been living with my 'Geordie' husband for the last 3 years. We moved back to his home as he was ill and did pass away Sept. 12--just two months ago now. Since I had no family in the UK, I decided to return home to Canada to be with my family. It's like starting over again from the beginning, trying to restablish, get a job, get my OHIP reinstated, find a place to live, etc. I very much miss the UK, the friends and neighbours I made there, and wish I could go back for a visit...thanks for including me in this site...I was born in the UK (Colchester, Essex) but grew up in Canada. Back and forth, it seems, but without my husband, it's just too heartbreaking to live/stay in the UK...it's not much easier here...thanks for listening. Regards.

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Welcome

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Welcome vitaw, you will find lots of fun and support on BE.

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Sorry to hear of your loss:( it mst be extremely difficult............Welcome to BE and I hope (as i'm sure you will) find support and hopefully a bit of laughter too................

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Welcome...whereabouts in Canada are you? :)

I am very sorry to hear about your loss. I think 2009 has been a rough year for many...I for one will be glad when it's over.

Below is the link for the Canada forums. There are BE forums spanning the world...so there is usually someone somewhere around if you want to join in. Just shout out if you need any assistance.

http://britishexpats.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=56

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Hi Vita. I'm gathering you're from Ontario if you're getting OHIP sorted. I'm from Burlington but live here in Australia now.

Best of luck back home and don't be a stranger. There are actually a few of us Canadians around here.

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Welcome to BE x

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A sincere thank you to all who responded; good to know someone is listening and cares--I suppose it's all the shared experiences, knowing what it feels like and empathizing. Your feedback is so helpful. I'm in Mississauga (Ontario) just on the border of Halton, country-side so near, yet so far. Much of it being turned into more suburbs--people have to live somewhere. A far cry from the small town I lived in back in the UK...but with family here temporarily till I get on my feet, financially & otherwise. Hard to find a job at 58--don't want a career (been there, done that-no thanks). It will happen, I know, eventually. Thank you for all your support and understanding, and links. Cheers.

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Hi Dorothy; Thanks for your reply--how long have you been living in Australia--it must be lovely....do you miss the Canadian winter! That's one thing I am NOT looking forward to again. You'd think after living here most of my life I'd be use to it...but once I had a taste of the UK winter so mild in comparison--could see green grass and things actually still alive in the garden...will miss that dreadfully. Thanks for your welcome and I love your little quote at the end of your posts re the moods! Regards.

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I know roughly where you are...my daughter lives in downtown Toronto. The area has certainly changed since we first went there 13 years ago...so much new building. What I find strange is how close together the new houses are...just a few feet apart...yet there is so much land.

I don't blame you moving back to be near family for support...that's exactly what I would do but in the opposite direction. I hope you manage to find work soon. :)

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I know Mississauga - i'm in Oakville...............things have a funny way of working out - :fingerscrossed: wish you all the luck in the world!

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We do like Australia. We're about 5 minutes from the Indian Ocean - we can see it if we go to the end of our street. It is very different to living in the GTA for sure! I do miss the snow in winter, but what I miss more is insulation and central heating in the houses! It gets cold here over winter too, which I think surprises a lot of people.

Take a read of the Canada forum. You'll find loads of people in your area.

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Welcome to BE. Really sorry to hear of your loss. Hope you find your feet back here in Canada in due course.

Kind regards,

Eamonn & Janet.

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Welcome and best wishes from me too. Tough times for you indeed and I do hope family and friends will be a great support for you - and us pile of nutters in here are a great support too ;)

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Hey Vitaw... welcome.

You've really been through the mill, haven't you, you poor babe. As if losing your hub isn't enough, you've braved a country move too. I wish you all the luck in the world. You sound like a very strong lady.