Tag Archives: In Limbo Project

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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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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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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REFLECTIONS

Posted on February 4, 2022 by Beate Metz

These are some of my thoughts on the UK leaving the EU. I live in the Netherlands and have done so since the year 2000. I continue to live here and I will most likely stay. I am single so … Continue reading →

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For the love of Karol…

Posted on January 16, 2020 by Beate Metz

I used to be happy in Poland. Married with 3 children our apartment was not big, but with the little we had I turned it into a loving home for the 5 of us and in all those years we … Continue reading →

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