Oh how I understand you. My husband and I returned to his home with our children recently. He wanted them to see where Daddy grew up. When we arrived, after connecting with longtime family friends, we began exploring the countryside. It was stunning. His words, “Growing up all I ever wanted was to get out of here. Now, as a father, all I want is to raise the kids right here.” Hindsight is 20/20.
This is me too! Grew up near there, got bored and moved overseas. I didn't realise at the time but I didn't really want to leave for good, I just needed to travel and have a change of scenery for a while. Sadly I only appreciated what a great place it is when I no longer had the option to move back!
We’re from the US, so our overseas travel was to there. Lived there 3 years then was unexpectedly and unwillingly forced back home to the US because of Covid. We had planned to spend many more years there. Now it’s hard to get back because my husband has military obligations here for 4 more years before he can retire. Unfortunately the kids only have 5-6 years left of school until they graduate and move on to university, so we’re out of time to get back there with them. It makes me deeply sad. Half the fun was being there with them.
I lived in Findon village (similar but not as beautiful as this) from ages 2 until 18. I hated it, but now when I look back it seems so idyllic and beautiful. It's a kid thing.
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u/[deleted] Oct 02 '22
So beautiful! I lived in Stamford UK for 3 years and miss is dearly.