Thank you for sharing this Sarah… I can so relate to some of the things you have written. People don’t really understand how hard this journey is… regardless of if it’s something we decided to do. The struggle is real and unless you have been through it you don’t get it.
That’s so true about it being a choice we made, it’s just everything else that comes along with it. Thank you for always understanding my friend, grateful we have each other 💞
I can hear your voice telling us all this. 😘 How you went to those networking meetings when your neighbour had literally pulled the blinds down on you, I’ll never know! But that’s the measure of you. To be blanked like that, in a totally new country and with all those hormones swirling, making emotions even more heightened, (to say the least - been there and got that particular t shirt ☺️), but yet you put yourself in those rooms, determined to carry on when you probably felt like rushing back to the UK or just crawling under the duvet, just shows how brave and amazing a person you are. Thank you for sharing your story Sarah. It’s really lovely to hear your voice again. Looking forward to the next one. Lots of love! (P.S. - How on earth could she refuse a bag of Moments?!🤯😉)😘xx
Thank you Alison! You’ve always “got it” wherever we’ve chatted so grateful for you.
The blind shutting will never leave me… especially because I know what gift she could have received - who turns down Moments?!?!
3 weeks later she came over to apologise, 3 weeks… I was done.
The networking events were hard because everyone seemed so confident. Looking back I have no idea where the courage to keep going to them came from - but it all needed to happen to the here and now.
Sending you so much love and gratitude for following along and always supporting. Very grateful to you! ❤️
Thank you so much! It feels like the right time to share this, especially here - you’ll have the full background story ahead of us meeting in person! 😉
When one door closes.... Then what?! Sarah I am SO glad that YOUR door openened right here with US♥️YOU, my friend are one of the most special lights in my life and a true example rhat life is not about the destination... Its the bumps, twists, laughter, tears and FRIENDSHIPS along the journey. My heart is full knowing that we are on this journey of life TOGETHER through it all for evvvaaaa sista! xo Kerry❤️✨
Oh Kerry! From that very first introduction at Patty’s house and even though you both welcomed me into your lifetime of friendship - the way you’ve included me in the memories… old and new… it’s one of the greatest gifts that has come out of “starting from zero”.
You’re exactly right about one door closing. It’s now opened up a whole new level of friendship, sisterhood and unconditional love - what a gift.
You’re cherished! I can’t wait to share this part of our joyful story! 💞
Wow! What an incredible story (and it’s only part 1!). Thank you for sharing with such rawness and transparency- I don’t know if this is the right word to describe it, but in an age where we see so many people’s highlights, it feels very generous for you to be sharing such honest and difficult moments. Can’t wait to hear the rest of the series and what this journey has been for you (and getting to know you even more 💛).
Sarah, I’m in tears reading this. I actually wanted to talk this message into my phone, but I’m so choked up by your words. What you wrote is so beautifully honest and deeply moving.
I could truly feel the loneliness, longing, and angst you’ve experienced through your story, and it touched me more than I can explain. I never realized how much your experiences connect to feelings and experiences I’ve gone through myself, even if on a different scale and intensity. That yearning for community, belonging, and purpose resonates with me so deeply.
Your words brought all of those emotions back in such a powerful way. More than anything, they made me feel connected to you and your journey. Thank you for sharing your heart so openly and beautifully. ❤️
Welcome! Sending you hugs and welcome cookies from Indiana. Brava to you for hanging on amid all the rocking and rolling of moving and hormones! I'm hoping you're finding good moments and connections. I'm looking foward to reading more of your story. xo
Welcome cookies!?! Gosh… why didn’t we move to Indiana!!
Yes - there’s a positive outcome but needed to set the scene as for so long it felt like life had to settle before I could even try to explain what happened!
Thank you for the welcome and I’m looking forward to reading your articles too!
This really resonated. I’ve had a similar experience where people have assumed my life looked more “put together” or even glamorous from the outside, while internally I’ve often felt like I was barely holding it all together. I can imagine how hard it was to leave your community and not have that support around you, especially when you were going through surgical menopause and not only dealing with the real emotions from that, but also the hormonal changes that came with it. I really appreciate the peek behind the scenes into what this move was really like. It's so easy to fall into comparison on the internet and it's important for us all to remember that there are multiple sides to every story.
Resonates a lot, Sarah, the surgery part. Just emerged. Congrats on a successful move. Your body and brain will settle into a vibrant new rhythm soon enough. Looking forward to more
Thank you for sharing this Sarah… I can so relate to some of the things you have written. People don’t really understand how hard this journey is… regardless of if it’s something we decided to do. The struggle is real and unless you have been through it you don’t get it.
That’s so true about it being a choice we made, it’s just everything else that comes along with it. Thank you for always understanding my friend, grateful we have each other 💞
I can hear your voice telling us all this. 😘 How you went to those networking meetings when your neighbour had literally pulled the blinds down on you, I’ll never know! But that’s the measure of you. To be blanked like that, in a totally new country and with all those hormones swirling, making emotions even more heightened, (to say the least - been there and got that particular t shirt ☺️), but yet you put yourself in those rooms, determined to carry on when you probably felt like rushing back to the UK or just crawling under the duvet, just shows how brave and amazing a person you are. Thank you for sharing your story Sarah. It’s really lovely to hear your voice again. Looking forward to the next one. Lots of love! (P.S. - How on earth could she refuse a bag of Moments?!🤯😉)😘xx
Thank you Alison! You’ve always “got it” wherever we’ve chatted so grateful for you.
The blind shutting will never leave me… especially because I know what gift she could have received - who turns down Moments?!?!
3 weeks later she came over to apologise, 3 weeks… I was done.
The networking events were hard because everyone seemed so confident. Looking back I have no idea where the courage to keep going to them came from - but it all needed to happen to the here and now.
Sending you so much love and gratitude for following along and always supporting. Very grateful to you! ❤️
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I can’t wait to read the rest! Looking forward to Tuesday!
Thank you so much! It feels like the right time to share this, especially here - you’ll have the full background story ahead of us meeting in person! 😉
I absolutely love this. There’s always the other side that nobody sees ❤️
Thank you Lisa! That’s so true!
When one door closes.... Then what?! Sarah I am SO glad that YOUR door openened right here with US♥️YOU, my friend are one of the most special lights in my life and a true example rhat life is not about the destination... Its the bumps, twists, laughter, tears and FRIENDSHIPS along the journey. My heart is full knowing that we are on this journey of life TOGETHER through it all for evvvaaaa sista! xo Kerry❤️✨
Oh Kerry! From that very first introduction at Patty’s house and even though you both welcomed me into your lifetime of friendship - the way you’ve included me in the memories… old and new… it’s one of the greatest gifts that has come out of “starting from zero”.
You’re exactly right about one door closing. It’s now opened up a whole new level of friendship, sisterhood and unconditional love - what a gift.
You’re cherished! I can’t wait to share this part of our joyful story! 💞
Wow! What an incredible story (and it’s only part 1!). Thank you for sharing with such rawness and transparency- I don’t know if this is the right word to describe it, but in an age where we see so many people’s highlights, it feels very generous for you to be sharing such honest and difficult moments. Can’t wait to hear the rest of the series and what this journey has been for you (and getting to know you even more 💛).
I love this perspective Jackie and you’re right - it’s beneath the highlights which is the powerful part.
Feel so grateful that our friendship and partnership forms part of the best success story yet! 🫶🏻✨
Thank you for always making it feel safe to share the truth xx
Sarah, I’m in tears reading this. I actually wanted to talk this message into my phone, but I’m so choked up by your words. What you wrote is so beautifully honest and deeply moving.
I could truly feel the loneliness, longing, and angst you’ve experienced through your story, and it touched me more than I can explain. I never realized how much your experiences connect to feelings and experiences I’ve gone through myself, even if on a different scale and intensity. That yearning for community, belonging, and purpose resonates with me so deeply.
Your words brought all of those emotions back in such a powerful way. More than anything, they made me feel connected to you and your journey. Thank you for sharing your heart so openly and beautifully. ❤️
Aww Patty! It makes it all worthwhile knowing that it resonates and love that we’re always finding things out about each other.
Thinking you’re going to get to know even more throughout the next few articles as the words are flowing!
I am so grateful that you and Joe were the turning point in our happiness here, I love you ❤️
Welcome! Sending you hugs and welcome cookies from Indiana. Brava to you for hanging on amid all the rocking and rolling of moving and hormones! I'm hoping you're finding good moments and connections. I'm looking foward to reading more of your story. xo
Welcome cookies!?! Gosh… why didn’t we move to Indiana!!
Yes - there’s a positive outcome but needed to set the scene as for so long it felt like life had to settle before I could even try to explain what happened!
Thank you for the welcome and I’m looking forward to reading your articles too!
Oh Sarah! I cannot wait for Tuesday!
I’m so glad you’re telling the whole story, not just the glossy postcard version.
This really resonated. I’ve had a similar experience where people have assumed my life looked more “put together” or even glamorous from the outside, while internally I’ve often felt like I was barely holding it all together. I can imagine how hard it was to leave your community and not have that support around you, especially when you were going through surgical menopause and not only dealing with the real emotions from that, but also the hormonal changes that came with it. I really appreciate the peek behind the scenes into what this move was really like. It's so easy to fall into comparison on the internet and it's important for us all to remember that there are multiple sides to every story.
Resonates a lot, Sarah, the surgery part. Just emerged. Congrats on a successful move. Your body and brain will settle into a vibrant new rhythm soon enough. Looking forward to more
My beautiful girl. You have always been one of the most brave and courageous women I know. Love and adore you ❤️💜❤️