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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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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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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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