lifeupdate
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Is staying worth the sacrifice?
As I consider staying in American Samoa permanently, I’m realizing how much I’d be sacrificing. Living so far from my parents and sisters means missing out on family milestones, the little everyday moments, and even the mundane interactions that I once took for granted. It makes me question: Is this sacrifice worth it? Or more Continue reading
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Older me, same places
Questions about my adjustment to being back in American Samoa come in waves: “How do you like it here?” “You’re going to stay for good, right?” “Must be good to be home, right?” Honestly, I don’t know. I’m undecided. I feel unsettled. But I guess that’s why I made the move in the first place Continue reading
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Still adjusting
It’s been three weeks since I’ve moved. I’m almost at the end of the fourth week and I’m uncertain about how I feel. My mom came w/ me when I moved and she stayed for three weeks to help me settle in. Her coming with me made such an immense difference. I didn’t feel alone Continue reading
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