LIFE AFTER FULL TIME TRAVEL – THE UPS AND DOWNS OF SETTLING INTO RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA

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Any change of direction brings a period of adjustment.

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RALEIGH

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I didn’t think settling back into life in Raleigh, North Carolina would be a challenge.

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Finally, after 14 years of dreaming, we got our Green Cards and can lay our roots.

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Despite being happy and joyful and hopeful, you will still go through a turbulent period of change.

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SWIPE UP!

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