Getting married, working as Insurance Underwriter, having two girls, staying home to raise them, getting published, starting a nonprofit, enjoying grandchildren, getting divorced and finding my new normal.
All the school trips seeing France, whales, Ireland. Staying in Hostels and being with friends! This fostered a confidence and independence that has served me well. Immersing in another culture broadens a persons mind.
The dreaded question...Where are you from? Feel free to elaborate—we love brat stories!
I’m an air force brat, didn’t move as much as some but after my dads 6 years in California we moved to Bentwaters England where I graduated HS Then went back to California for college.
Have you been back to visit any place you lived growing up overseas?
Yes, I went back 35 years later with my husband daughter and parents. We visited Woodbridge town and the house we rented off base and even stopped by the museum at Bentwaters, not much there but meaningful for my dad. It was the last big trip they took.