In 2017, a family relocated from Philadelphia to Puerto Rico when the husband received a job offer. The move promised a better quality of life amidst stunning weather and friendliness. The family downsized significantly, arriving with minimal belongings. Although the transition proved challenging due to language barriers and isolation, they embraced Puerto Rico's family-centric culture. The author expressed joy in spending time with children and highlights the community's warmth compared to Philadelphia's colder social climate. The unexpected news of a third child added a twist, prompting concerns over care and logistics.
To say we didn't face challenges at first would be untrue. However, we quickly discovered that Puerto Rico's culture is deeply family-oriented, with a warm and loving community that embraces children.
Coming from Philadelphia, where people can be cold and don't make eye contact, it took a little getting used to people saying hello or telling us 'Buen provecho' while dining out.
I was excited to stop working my full-time nursing job and spend more time with my almost 3-year-old and 5-year-old.
Suddenly, I found myself alone with the kids most of the time, where I knew no one, wasn't yet fluent in the language, and didn't have a car - all while my Spanish-speaking husband was at work.
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