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5 years ago

Possible repatriate

5 years ago
Hello everybody:

Please, I need some words of wisdom. I was born and raised in Panama but after almost 20 years living overseas, I tried moving back to Panama and spent 2017 with my sons (13 and 25 yo) in a house we rented in Chorrera. My family was thrilled to have us back but my teenage son had a hard time, especially since he doesn't speak Spanish.

We didn't have any contact with Americans in Panama, and I am wondering if that's where I went wrong. We really felt out of place. I am not sure if we should give it another try.

We're a homeschooling family. We went to many places but didn't find any families with children but truly, we mostly focused on connecting with my relatives, which I hadn't seen in forever.

Also, I felt guilty because the ex-husband lives Stateside but truly he makes no effort to see my son and never calls. Divorce was finalized in 2013 so I think I waited long enough for him to come around.

I truly appreciate any insights that anyone can share. I enjoy reading how so many of you enjoy my beautiful native land and I know it's far from perfect. I hope I didn't share too much.

Also, I'd love to help anyone since I an fully bilingual :)

Thank you!

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