#BehansOut Blog
Follow along on this crazy adventure while we figure it out.
Get honest updates, helpful resources, and behind-the-scenes stories from our family as we build a new life abroad. Yes, I’m In! ➡️
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Retroactive Recontextualization
The Baggage We Carry One week before we embarked on our move to Portugal, I was diagnosed with Autism Level 1, ADHD, Mild OCD, and Complex PTSD. If…
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The Sprint at Logan
It all finally hit me as we were running with our carry-ons through Logan. We were moving to Portugal. We were leaving the United States and most everyone…
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We Laugh More (And That’s the Whole Point)
A lot of people have been asking me what the scariest part of this move has been. I think what they’re really trying to understand is: how did…
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Is It Crazy to Leave the US? For Families Quietly Considering Moving Abroad… I see you.
Most of our friends and family — either explicitly or subtly — implied that we were overreacting. Some said it gently. Others said it defensively. A few online…
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🌰 Magusto in the Mountains: Fire, Chestnuts, and Finding Warmth in a New Home
Something I’ve learned recently about life in Portugal is that the most magical experiences aren’t the ones you plan. They’re the ones you’re invited into. Our landlords, Antonio…
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🎃 Halloween in Portugal: Pumpkins, Saudade, and the Question of Belonging
Saudade – Noun. A Portuguese word that doesn’t have a direct English equivalent… The sentiment is a feeling of longing, nostalgia, dreaming, and wistfulness… Halloween isn’t exactly a…
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