Oh gosh what a question. Yes indeed. My parents had itchy feet, so I have lived in four countries and traveled to so many I lost count. However, this last move has been the most shocking, overwhelming. I moved from SA to the UK. Culture shock, alienation and bad food have been the order of the day. The weather is the worst part of all. I have a phobia of the weather (weird I know). I won’t go out if it’s really cold.
I am beginning to see that the circle I am in has led to my perception of where I am at. So, hopefully moving on from that.
I suspect though, my image of the UK has been particularly bad for a number of reasons. So, currently trying to turn a corner. (Phew and I did not have the energy for a massive move again I must say). I was looking forwarding to chilling at this age. Seems, I am starting a whole new life once again.
Have I adapted? Probably not. Did things get better? I think I swapped a lot of old issues for new ones. So I’d say no. Although yes in some ways it did get better. I wish life had a scale one you could really weigh in to see if things had improved. Like for example, which is heavier on the scale? Leaving a country that is violent or moving to a country that is alienating? I guess I will adapt us humans are funny that way :). I wish I could stay in this house as I feel it was the only familiar thing I had.