Monday, June 12, 2017

Why am I here?

I have been reflecting on how I got to the USA and why I thought I wanted to be here. I remember after I had married my soldier husband in Berlin, Germany and we were leaving for the USA how I felt. I did not want to leave. I felt it was a mistake somehow. My parents saw me off and I was heartbroken. I arrived in Denver and was made welcome by my in-laws. When we moved to Rio Rancho, New Mexico, Erik and I were not close. I had no family. I already felt a little adrift. I think I moved because it was exciting.  Over the years, I became more isolated. I married a second time for the thrill of it. My parents did not take to him. I always felt like I did not belong in America. I was different, quite apart from my accent. I have made the USA my home for over 23 years because of my children. My last child will be 15 in August 2017. Although not quite done with my prison sentence, I am very ready to move on. If I make a move back to the UK, do I fit in? More importantly, does my child fit in?