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I started this blog as an outlet for my feelings.  I used it as a vehicle to help me transition from one country to the next.  This is my brain dump, my silent scream about Kenya, expat life, kids and mental health.

Dive in, it ain’t always pretty but its always honest.

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What’s the secret to a positive mental attitude?

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How my expat blog helped me banish the blues

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Terror in Nairobi: raising our heads and carrying on in peace

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Expat friends and always saying goodbye

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12 pieces of wisdom that changed my life

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Hi, I'm Nadine, a British writer, travel junkie and frazzled mother navigating life in Kenya. Any questions on the blog, feel free to ask me anything.

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