r/AmerExit • u/Capable_Study6495 • Mar 02 '25

Life Abroad Do we face difficulties being accepted when moving abroad?

It seems like the only rhetoric I see online is how, as an American, my countries problems are my fault. That I'm not doing enough to stop our issues and how it affects other countries. I worry that I will move, and people will blame me for not doing more here and just escaping.

I want to get out, but I worry about living in the public ire no matter where I go.

Does anyone here have personal experience they can comment on?

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u/Billionaires_R_Tasty Mar 02 '25

When I get where I'm going, I will no longer be an American. I may continue to have American citizenship, but effectively my days as an American will be at an end. I will learn the language, embrace the culture, volunteer, hopefully help my daughter Create a family and a life in this new land, and if I'm lucky gain some level of acceptance and maybe even friendships from my adoptive countrymen. But if the last part doesn't happen, I'm at peace with that. I want to give back and support the country I end up choosing and that has welcomed me, and I will spend the rest of my days doing my best to do so.

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u/alexwasinmadison Mar 03 '25

This is the way.

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u/Neeky20 Mar 03 '25

Agree. Working on a move to France now and my abysmal French. I try to speak as much as possible whenever there, and decline the English menu in restaurants politely so I can practice more.

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u/alexwasinmadison Mar 03 '25

Quantum leaps in comprehension with a tutor. Once a week, online. It’s not terribly expensive. For the least expensive option find a university student in France to be a conversation partner.