After a life-altering decision to relocate from New York City to Portugal for her children's safety and quality of life, the author reflects on her experiences. Faced with rising living costs and safety concerns in NYC, she researched potential countries, ultimately choosing Portugal for its safety ranking. Surprising herself, her children were open to the move after honest discussions and exploratory trips. Now living in Portugal for a month, she feels validated in her decision, noting a significant improvement in their lives compared to their previous home.
I was born and raised in New York, and for most of my life I couldn't imagine living anywhere else. But about two years ago, I pulled my kids out of public school after multiple safety incidents, opting to homeschool them instead.
After months of searching, I landed on Portugal, which is consistently ranked one of the safest countries in the world. My two sons and I have been living here for a month, and while I doubted myself in the beginning, I know now it was the right choice.
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