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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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The one true love of my life…

Posted on February 7, 2022 by Beate Metz

Cologne university, 1992, it was my final exam of English. “So, what do you want to do after your studies?” was the last question my lecturer asked me. “I want to live in England”, I replied, proudly. “That is not … Continue reading →

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Separated from partner with critical illness

Posted on December 16, 2022 by Beate Metz

My mum is 84. Her life partner is French and lives in France. They have always taken it in turns to stay with each other, with gaps in between, so they can each live in the same country as their … Continue reading →

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Juggling Choices

Posted on February 9, 2022 by Beate Metz

I was born in GB and brought up in a very cosmopolitain family with an English mother and an Irish father. I came by chance to Germany over thirty years ago and have always felt very welcome here. I greatly … 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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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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Bursting the Bubble

Posted on March 7, 2020 by Beate Metz

Picture the scene: 25 years. For 25 years we were rubbing along quite happily. I say that, but if I’m honest, the last 5 years or so were somewhat wobbly, to say the least. And yet. When that morning came, … Continue reading →

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