Scared To Go Back

Is The United States Really That Bad?

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After almost five years of living abroad, I will be heading home to the United States, and if I am completely honest, I am terrified to return. When I tell people this, the responses I get vary depending on their background. Some assume my apprehension comes from a fear of losing the sense of “safety” found in my Spanish town. Some presume I am afraid of coming back to…