About leelagalvez

Status:

Expatriate  

Gender:

Female

Currently Lives:

Bergamo, Lombardia, Italy

Citizen Of:

Australia

Dual Citizen Of:

United Kingdom

Some Forum Posts:

Ghana: Introduce Yourself:

Hello to all. My name is Leela and I live in the Volta Region of Ghana. I am often in Accra and like to travel when I can. Hoping to meet other expats, wherever you may be from. Kindest Regards.

Italy: english speakers in napoli?:

Hi friend, I am an Aussie living in Bergamo, not so close to Napoli but close enough to keep contact through this website or email, I hope. I am wishing you well here in Italy. How long have you been here? I have been here for just over three months. I am still trying to get through the trememdous challenges that are faced when one becomes an expat. I hope we can keep in contact, an Aussie connection would make me feel so at home. Ciao, Leela

Italy: New To Vicenza:

Hi friend, I noticed that you said that you lived in Bergamo before. I was wondering if you knew any kind of places in the town that helped support people who are not of Italian origin. What kind of things did you do there to help you get over the challenges faced by all expatriates? Hoping to hear from you. Regards, Leela

Italy: English speaking psychologists/counselors in Lucca area?:

Hi friend, I am now in contact with a counsellor through telecounselling (via phone) because the lack of English-speaking therapists in my area was just too much to bear. I am now on medication for depression and am still coming to terms of how much my life has changed in regards to cultural differences and self-identity. I wish you the best because after three months of being here in Italy, I am still crying every day and feeling like my children are not getting the experience that I had imagined because of my emotional deterioration. And you could also imagine the strain that is on my relationship with my Italian fiance as well as his family. If anyone can tell me of counsellors in the Bergamo area, it would be greatly appreciated. I hope everyone who is experiencing the same thing as me are getting better in their situation. I am slowly making the changes to make my life better. It's all about faith, isn't it? Regards, Leela

Italy: cats for adoption+advice on moving to italy:

Hi salinasorry, I do wish you well with finding good homes for your cats. I understand it would be hard to see them go. I am also living in a town near Bergamo, a place called Sant Alessandro. I have been here just over two months and have found the change to be a lot more difficult than I thought. I tell myself that I will stop crying one day, and try to make my situation better. Not having a license has made it extremely difficult and having to be extremely reliant on my partner and family has made me feel quite frustrated....not as independant as I was back home. I have seriously thought about going back home but found that if I just hang in there and make myself busy with the things I like to do, the loneliness and tears will disappear. I hope you are doing well and would love to know more about you. It's relieving (although I do sympathise with you) to know that I am not the only expat facing difficult times. Your friend, Leela

Italy: Moving to Turin, August 2008:

Hi friend, I have just moved to Bergamo from Australia with my three children and am now living here for one year with my Italian fiancè. I am a twenty-nine year old with the same interests as you, and am very much experiencing all the issues that go with moving to another country. I would love to meet you and your husband, it has been a long time since I have heard some 'aussie slang'. If you have any queries about your move, let me know. I am happy to answer honestly and truthfully. I wish you well in your new venture. Buona Fortuna!!!! Leela

Italy: housing with dogs!?!?!:

Hi! I have just moved to Italy from Australia and sadly had to leave my Bichon Frise there. I was told that it is quite expensive to bring the dog to Italy and back and if I was to stay only a year, it was not worth the time the dog was going to spend in quarantine. Could you tell me the process you went about bringing your dog to Italy. Thanks.

Date Joined:

5/29/2008

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