We were scared of living too far from our aging parents. Instead of either of us moving home, we found a compromise.
Living too far away from our aging parents worried us, but neither of us wanted to move to our respective home countries. So, we found a compromise.
Susanna Kelly-Shankar and her husband had always dreamed of living in Europe. However, their parents were in Alaska and Australia, respectively, and they wanted to make visiting them easier. After trying Vancouver, they settled on a compromise and moved to Munich, Germany. They loved the city and built a life together, but they missed their parents and struggled with the distance.
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, they felt the strain of being so far away from their aging parents. They started considering moving back to Canada, which would allow them to be closer to both families. They chose Vancouver due to its frequent flights to Australia and the remote Alaskan town. Returning to Canada was bittersweet, as they missed life in Munich, but they were able to be closer to their parents during emergencies.
Now, they visit their hometown and parents more frequently, cherishing the time they get to spend with them.
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