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Life Abroad (Inside & Out)

Life Moves On Without Us

Finding home in two places — and in neither, all at once

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Jen Cook
Sep 19, 2025
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American flag on a porch with lush greenery
An American flag on a front porch in the U.S.

In the spring, we’re traveling back to the United States to visit family, friends, and empty out the storage unit that’s been hanging around like a bad habit.

I haven’t been back to the U.S. since we left in August 2024, which feels like a lifetime and a moment ago all at once. When we landed in Valencia, ever…

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