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Three gentle reminders for the mum who feels like she’s “just surviving”

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Three gentle reminders for the mum who feels like she’s “just surviving”

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The Mental Load of Motherhood (and What Actually Helps)

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Moving abroad 🤝 admin Everyone talks about ho Moving abroad 🤝 admin 

Everyone talks about how exciting it is to move abroad, and it well and truly IS exciting - new place, fresh start, etc. 

What they don’t really talk about is how much of it is just quietly trying to get your life set up from scratch.

When I moved to the UK, I was actually pretty on it with some things, mainly because I had no choice.

Within a few weeks, I had:

Opened a bank account - needed it immediately. Still took two weeks and multiple trips (🙃) but it got done.

Got stuff setup in my name - which is actually more  of a priority than you’d think. Turns out you can’t do much here without proof of address, so that became a priority very quickly 🤪 

Applied for my NI number - I was literally 5 minutes late because I couldn’t find the job centre (because you know….I wasn’t from here 😂) and the lady there nearly turned me away. I think she could read the panic on my face and didn’t have the heart to do so. 

However, one thing that I put off that I wish I hadn’t was driving though - partly because I was nervous, partly because I kept telling myself I’d “figure it out later.” Looking back now, especially now that I have kids,  that’s the one thing I wish I hadn’t avoided for so long.

It’s funny because you think the hard part is the move itself.  But it’s actually everything that comes after, when you’re just trying to make everyday life work in a place that still feels slightly unfamiliar.

Hi, I’m Lauren 👋 an American in the UK, now doing all of this now with two kids in the mix, a full life behind the scenes, and a lot less time (and energy) to overthink everything.
The admin continues long after your visa has been The admin continues long after your visa has been approved 🫠 

Everyone talks about how exciting it is to move abroad, and it well and truly is exciting - new place, fresh start, etc. 

What they don’t really talk about is how much of it is just quietly trying to get your life set up from scratch.

When I moved to the UK, I was actually pretty on it with some things, mainly because I had no choice.

Within a few weeks, I had:

Opened a bank account - needed it immediately. Still took two weeks and multiple trips (🙃) but it got done.

Got stuff setup in my name - which is actually more  of a priority than you’d think. Turns out you can’t do much here without proof of address, so that became a priority very quickly 🤪

However, one thing that I put off that I wish I hadn’t was driving though - partly because I was nervous, partly because I kept telling myself I’d “figure it out later.”

Looking back now, especially now that I have kids,  that’s the one thing I wish I hadn’t avoided for so long.

It’s funny because you think the hard part is the move itself.  But it’s actually everything that comes after, when you’re just trying to make everyday life work in a place that still feels slightly unfamiliar.

Hi, I’m Lauren 👋 an American in the UK, now doing all of this with two kids in the mix, a full life behind the scenes, and a lot less time (and energy) to overthink everything.
Moving abroad 🤝 admin Everyone talks about ho Moving abroad 🤝 admin 

Everyone talks about how exciting it is to move abroad, and it well and truly is exciting - new place, fresh start, etc. 

What they don’t really talk about is how much of it is just quietly trying to get your life set up from scratch.

When I moved to the UK, I was actually pretty on it with some things, mainly because I had no choice.

Within a few weeks, I had:

Opened a bank account - needed it immediately. Still took two weeks and multiple trips (🙃) but it got done.

Got stuff setup in my name - which is actually more  of a priority than you’d think. Turns out you can’t do much here without proof of address, so that became a priority very quickly 🤪

However, one thing that I put off that I wish I hadn’t was driving though - partly because I was nervous, partly because I kept telling myself I’d “figure it out later.”

Looking back now, especially now that I have kids,  that’s the one thing I wish I hadn’t avoided for so long.

It’s funny because you think the hard part is the move itself.  But it’s actually everything that comes after, when you’re just trying to make everyday life work in a place that still feels slightly unfamiliar.

Hi, I’m Lauren 👋 an American in the UK, now doing all of this with two kids in the mix, a full life behind the scenes, and a lot less time (and energy) to overthink everything.
i’d say it’s a *bit* of a flex 💁‍♀️ i’d say it’s a *bit* of a flex 💁‍♀️

Every now and then it hits me that I moved across the world, built a life, and am raising two little boys here.

Which, when you really think about it, yes, is slightly crazy, but also…kind of impressive.

Anyway. Just a reminder for any other mums doing life a little far from home: you’re probably doing better than you think 🤍

Hey, I’m Lauren 👋 an american in the uk, sharing honestly thoughts about motherhood, life abroad, and the identity shifts that come with it ✨

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