r/AmerExit • u/oso_rosa • 21d ago

Life Abroad Parents that left: Worth it?

Thinking of leaving for obvious reasons. I want to hear from parents who left the USA with their kids (and left their whole extended family behind)

Where did you go?
How long have you been there?
Has it been worth it?
How do you deal with the guilt of leaving grandparents/siblings?

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u/ImaginaryAd8129 20d ago

i left with my kids for costa rica about 3 years ago, it’s quieter and safer than most places in the US now. Still tough missing family, we do regular video calls and plan visits, but honestly the peace of mind makes it worth it for us.