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Not the polished version.
Not the fantasy. The real story.

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I'm an American living in the UK, sharing the real side of moving abroad in midlife, raising a family here, and rethinking what I thought was normal about life in the US.

Culture shock, quality of life, family life abroad, and honest perspective on building a life in the UK.

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Think You've Got What It Takes to Live Abroad?

Are You Brit Material?

Click the link to dive into our interactive PDF and see if you got the chops to survive in the UK. Spoiler alert: it might involve tea, rain, and a dash of quirky humor! Give it a go, and let’s find out if you’re ready to embrace the

British way of life!

UK For Me

Is The USA You're Vibe?

Check out our interactive PDF to see if you’ve got what it takes live it up in the US. Spoiler: it might mean enjoying some coffee, soaking up the sun, and a bit of quirky fun Dive in, and let’s find out if you’re ready to embrace  the lifestyle!

USA For Me

Why We Exist...

THD is where I share the real side of moving abroad as an American in the UK.  Not the polished version. Not the fantasy. The real one.  The culture shocks. The mindset shifts. The family adjustments. The grief, relief, and reality checks that come with leaving the US and building a life somewhere that works differently.  I talk a lot about healthcare, schools, food, work culture, public systems, safety, and quality of life—but underneath all of that, this is really about one question:

What kind of life are people actually meant to live?

CHAT

Honest posts about life in the UK, culture shock, family life abroad, and the everyday differences between the US and the UK.

EXPLORE

Practical help for moving abroad, adjusting to life in the UK, and figuring out the things no one explains clearly the first time.

SHOP

Helpful THD resources and digital products designed to make the moving-abroad process a little less overwhelming.

CONNECT

Get honest updates, reflections, and useful THD resources on moving abroad, life in the UK, and building a more livable life.

Planning a Move To The UK?

Hey there! We’re thrilled to have you here! Our app is designed to make your move to the UK a breeze with step-by-step checklists and helpful links—all the essentials you need in one place. Let us take some of the stress off your plate so you can focus on the exciting adventure that awaits you. Join us and start planning your seamless transition today!

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Where It All Began...

One Email A Week.  Two Countries.  Zero Diplomatic Immunity. 

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