I moved away from my home country 6 years ago. When I returned, I felt like an outsider.
Six years ago, I left my home country, Mexico, and moved to New York, then to the UK. When I returned to Mexico, I realized how much I had changed.
The author left Mexico for the US and later the UK six years ago. Returning to Mexico recently, they felt like an outsider and realized they had changed more than they initially thought. Upon arriving in Mexico City, the author was struck by the city's transformation. New restaurants, international businesses, and a greater number of foreigners filled the streets, making it feel more cosmopolitan.
As they explored their familiar areas, the places seemed to belong to a newer version of the city, leaving the author feeling like someone who had missed a chapter. Despite the changes in the city, conversations with long-time friends felt like they had only been brief lapses, as many of their lives remained unchanged. However, the author noticed that their own life had undergone significant shifts.
Their relationship became more serious, and they moved in with their partner, altering their daily routine. This newfound structure prompted the author to consider if their own growth was the source of their feelings of disorientation. The author realized that while Mexico City had changed, their center of existence had shifted to living in London. This trip allowed them to acknowledge that London now constitutes their home.
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