[missvee]

You are not doing it for selfish reasons, you are doing it for your son. My mum encouraged me, I think they thought I wouldn't actually do it. I am a single mum. It was hard in the UK and it is hard here. My daughter loves going to school, she hated it in the UK and it would take me ages to get her out of bed. Here she gets herself up. She has made lots of friends, tonight she is at the social club (Baptist Church). She made friends the first day at school. There are lots of sporting opportunities, music is very popular anything kids are interested the teachers encourage. I feel very secure with her here. I didn't in the UK. There is also less of a materialistic lifestyle, you should see my car!

The only person who can deal with your mum etc., is you, you know her best. She has to understand it is for your son.

I miss my family and friends but life here makes up for it. Go for it, follow that dream.

Vee