We’ve been talking about returning to Iran. We must be mad as thousands try desperatly to leave…. but somehow it doesnt feel like such a bad idea altogether.
What we will be returning to, I dont know. Iran is a very different place today than it was when I last lived there in Jan ’79. How will it be for us there after so many years in the western world..? I just cant imagine as I sit here. I am filled both with apprehension and excitement at the thought of it.
When I first went to live in Iran I was young, adjusted easily, learnt farsi quickly, found a place for myself amongst it all. But what about in todays Iran??
I think for people like me who have duel nationaility, there is always this feeling of not quite belonging to either place, A foot in both worlds. Most of the time it’s a bonus but there are times when it is painful, there is often a sense of feeling lost. Is this a common feeling I wonder?
Our life here in the uk is a mixture of both cultures. I dont know which dominates, probably the Iranian, and especialy the Iranian at home. But the choice is there if we want it … it wont be in Iran. I dont kid myself about that. Theres going to be a few changes I’ll have to prepare myself for.
The other problem I contemplate is the mother in law! Seriously guys from what Ive heard, shes hard work and it looks like our turn to look after her. I have heard some horror stories from my sister in law. Hows that going to work?
So guys any advise, other than dont go back?
