"I moved to New York in 2016, with the intention of staying exactly 12 months: to report on an electric election year and then return home with a chapter of my eventual memoir tucked away in my mind. Instead, I stayed for almost a decade."
"Coming home, just as my older bones are discovering, is an experiment in friction. I flew back last August, and with me came some precious cargo otherwise known as a toddler."
"Packing up the only life a small person has ever known, and trying to re-fabricate it 3,000 miles away is hard emotional work, for the kid, but also for you."
Leaving home can be a significant experience, especially for children of immigrants. Personal experiences illustrate the journey of moving from London to New York and back. The transition involves emotional challenges, particularly when relocating with a child. Adapting to new environments can be rewarding, as demonstrated by the ability to thrive in different cultures. The return to London brings new responsibilities and experiences as a parent, highlighting the complexities of adjusting to life in a familiar yet changed environment.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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