Category Archives: Brexit

Stranded in Poland

Posted on September 16, 2023 by Beate Metz

My son, 16, was left stranded at the Polish airport last night. He went through border control but was stopped by a gate assistant who demanded to see his Settlement status.  Let me highlight that he is still Polish on … Continue reading →

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Still in limbo…

Posted on December 12, 2022 by Beate Metz

I went to Paris in June for 3 days and on the day of my return,  I was denied boarding at the airport by Easyjet claiming that they got instructions from the Home Office not to let me return. I … Continue reading →

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Trying to get home

Posted on April 25, 2022 by Beate Metz

Our home is Europe. I am French, my partner is British, but first we are Europeans. We each have our own language, but we understand each other. We each have our own culture, but our household mixes them both. Our … Continue reading →

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The roots that will endure…

Posted on March 7, 2022 by Beate Metz

Imagine if you were a frightened 10 year old boy, fleeing with your elder brother and parents in a hastily-packed Army Staff Car across a war-torn landscape, passing scattered groups of weary, bedraggled, defeated soldiers…. Continue reading →

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This isn’t home anymore

Posted on February 10, 2022 by Beate Metz

I am finally ready to share my testimony. I guess it took so long as it’s easier not to talk about it or think that so few would understand!! So, my name is Celine, I’m French and I’ve worked in … Continue reading →

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Neighbours and Friends

Posted on February 8, 2022 by Beate Metz

I have the best next door neighbours who are from Romania, they’ve been here 4 years and moved in next door about 2 years ago. I have never felt the need to learn another language but I’m learning through Google … Continue reading →

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