I feel this deeply. We moved to Saudi Arabia from Spain a year ago. My then 8yo had a really wonderful core group of friends (and me, their moms!), and I knew it would be hard for him but trusted he'd adjust.
Then all of the first friends he had made at his school left to other schools or for good with the war. I was gutted for him.
We thankfully have an awesome community within the compound where he is welcomed and seen as a leader, and many new kids have come to the school. I had no idea just how important this stage was and appreciate you pointing it out!
Cat thanks for sharing. This is something about this Middle Childhood age that I never expected. I just figured she's a kid and would adjust. I'm so glad you have the community. I'm also grateful for the community we found here there have become family.
I feel this deeply. We moved to Saudi Arabia from Spain a year ago. My then 8yo had a really wonderful core group of friends (and me, their moms!), and I knew it would be hard for him but trusted he'd adjust.
Then all of the first friends he had made at his school left to other schools or for good with the war. I was gutted for him.
We thankfully have an awesome community within the compound where he is welcomed and seen as a leader, and many new kids have come to the school. I had no idea just how important this stage was and appreciate you pointing it out!
Cat thanks for sharing. This is something about this Middle Childhood age that I never expected. I just figured she's a kid and would adjust. I'm so glad you have the community. I'm also grateful for the community we found here there have become family.