Strange feeling re: move

Shekels831 · August 2011

I have been feeling guilty about leaving Israel these past few days. With the escalation in violence here (we're completely safe in our area btw), I feel a sense of guilt over moving. I can't exactly pinpoint the reason behind it either. It is a strange strange feeling to have for a country that isn't your own.

I feel there are very few people in this world that could ever understand this dual loyalty sentiment.

BlushingMama · August 2011

Shekels I have been thinking about you a lot of the last few days, and to be honest I am really glad that you are leaving. Israel messed up big time by killing those Egyptian policemen and with Gaza/Hamas calling off the truce I really do believe that the sh.it is about to fit the fan in Israel. I am sure that you do feel some loyalty to Israel and it must be sad to leave, but I think you are leaving at the right time.

VABeach08 · August 2011

Has to be tough moving, but now particularly. I imagine it's got to be a bit bittersweet-- good stuff about going home to the US, but concern for friends and families in your current home.

Hope things calm and cooler heads prevail.

MrsBini10 · August 2011

Do you feel like you're running away/abandoning Israel? I can understand feeling that way. But OTOH I'm glad you're getting out if it's becoming dangerous.

Shekels831 · August 2011

MrsBini10:
Do you feel like you're running away/abandoning Israel? I can understand feeling that way. But OTOH I'm glad you're getting out if it's becoming dangerous.

I think part of it is this and part of it is knowing we're leaving friends/family here too.

I know Israel is very controversial for some people and not everyone feels the same way about the conflict that we do about it. But there are very few people in this world that love Israel enough to live here. I can't help but feel like we're abandoning her.

frlcb · August 2011

I'm sorry Shekels, I can only imagine how hard it is

Does your dh feel the same?

Shekels831 · August 2011

frlcb:
I'm sorry Shekels, I can only imagine how hard it is Does your dh feel the same?

Definitely and probably even more so. He really feels Israel is home. My heart breaks for the innocent lives of both sides of the conflict. I wish this madness would stop already.

TotZiens · August 2011

I totally hear you. The decision to move home was harder than the decision to move abroad.

Shekels831 · August 2011

TotZiens:
I totally hear you. The decision to move home was harder than the decision to move abroad.

This gal did not see that one coming! I didn't realize the variety of emotions I'd feel. What a strange ride.

PittPurple · August 2011

Shekels831:
MrsBini10:
Do you feel like you're running away/abandoning Israel? I can understand feeling that way. But OTOH I'm glad you're getting out if it's becoming dangerous.

I think part of it is this and part of it is knowing we're leaving friends/family here too.

I know Israel is very controversial for some people and not everyone feels the same way about the conflict that we do about it. But there are very few people in this world that love Israel enough to live here. I can't help but feel like we're abandoning her.

Sending you a (((hug))). Whenever things like this happen in Israel I start thinking 'I should really move to Israel and show my support... etc' It's such a strange feeling. You aren't abandoning anyone or anything, you've made a decision that's the right one for you and your family and it's going to be wonderful once you're settled in back 'home'.

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