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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
Photo by Sina Neshat on Unsplash

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, everything was a …

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