Jordan99

Hi Geordie Girl we returned to the uk after 6 years in Oz. we have been back since June and my 15 year old hated it, he stopped talking stopped eating never came out if his room and just wanted to return. We struggled finding a place to rent with no credit history, struggled finding a school and college for my 16 year old as he didn't have any gcse results. All a nightmare really. We gave in and sent the younger son back to school in oz and stayed with a friend. He returned to his old self within a couple of weeks. I return next week to look after him. Fortunately we kept our house so we can go and live there. My husband and older son will rerun also in a few months. The summer is so lovely here in the uk but the winter is long and miserable. We did feel homesick for the Uk and for family and friends but this expensive experience has made us realise where we want to be. We will return here for holidays as much as possible. I feel for you. It's a hard decision and all those goodbye again is a killer. Good luck with whatever you decide.

Thanks Quoll. These kind words help. Yeah skype/facetime just isnt the same as a sticky old hug is it?? cant wait to return to out old life.

Thank you NicF. I know in my heart that's where I want to be but as a mum we worry about the kids and what's best. I will go for it and as you said the rest will come together.

We have been here for 5 years just got our citizenships. I really want to move back and so does hubby. I have an older son and grandson back home with another on the way. I have two boys here 14 and 16 in yr 10 and 11. I'm so concerned about ruining their education. I know my 16 yr old can go back and find an apprenticeship etc and he is happy to do that. but my younger one is my concern. He is not really academic but tries hard. He doesn't want to go back but I know he will settle back easily. He spends most of his spare time indoors on his flipping PlayStation so really we could live in the North Pole and he wouldn't know !! I have thought who staying till they finish school but to be honest I don't think I can last that long. It's really affecting my happiness. I miss my family and friends and struggle not having them around. We have made some lovely friends here but it's just not the same. We need to go back for personal reasons but as I said I'm worried about my boys and their education. Any advice would be appreciated. !!!