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I would love to visit France. I want to learn the language. Im tired of the U.S. need something new

Bonjour. Thank you for this video. Processing challenges, personal and national, is important. We too are at a loss for words to describe the election. How could we see the world so differently than other Americans, including family members, relatives, co-workers, and old friends? The deep sense of loss, like the death of a loved one, is the closest experience I have to compare recent events. In addition, the interrupted sale of our condo is now pausing our plans to travel to France where dialogue is engaging. Another opportunity to process challenges. Our friends in Ukraine are processing day challenges, so I must put our setback in perspective. Thank you. Dean et Cindy

What document did you have to show? As french resident card holder but living in belgium. I need to show proof of residence and maybe I can use just show my name in my friend's home adress. But I need to know if rental contract or bills are enough to show?

Thank you for making this video. This was very helpful and empowering. Last week I got stuck in a shocked, depressed and "freeze" response (as Pete Walker labels it) for about 3 days.... I was toying with the idea of moving out of the US in 2021 but now I'm putting that plan into action instead of being staying depressed, feeling hopeless and scarred. Moving abroad is nothing to take lightly or rush into since it is a life changing decision and brings about it's out set of many challenges but sometimes it is necessary for those who are able to do so. Turning that energy into empowered movement forward towards my goal.

Hello. Thank so much. I Love to walk the way you do thru nature. I Truly admire you! I’m recently retired in USA. I would love to be there in France. I love music . We have a lot in common. I’m a true introvert as well. Much continued peace and happiness.❤

Hello. Thank you for this video and describing the different levels. I’m devastated by the election. I live in California and have been researching a move to France. I’ve watched Adrian Leeds videos, you and others. I am now concerned about social security and the new administration. There are several variables to consider but I want to thank you again for your work and your empathetic nature. I am hoping to make the move but it has to be done at the right time! Have a good weekend.

Thank you so much for this. I felt everything you stated. I appreciate you and your content even more

I would definitely be interested in going deeper with this in an online workshop, if you create one. I am now making plans for how to make my life fuller, more occupied, more distracted, more joyful here in France. I totally expected that moving out of the US would make me care less about what is happening in the US, but it hasn't.

Thank you for caring.

Thank you for this video. I've been watching your channel and find you very inspiring. I think you are right, it feels like a death. I'm brushing up on my French and looking to move as soon as I can. I have no desire to engage in the US anymore, but I am determined to make a better life for myself elsewhere. It's not just racism in the US that's a problem. Hatred of women is growing, and I believe the speed of that growth will accelerate. As a country, we voted for Obama twice, but both times we had qualified capable women candidates, we did not.

Lovely walk!!

Your channel is growing 🤓

Thank you Patricia. This video did bring me comfort. I've been going through exactly what you describe as have my friends and family. I've had to check in a couple of friends daily because they are so depressed about the election results and the days ahead that I've been worried about them. I think we are all helping each other and it does bring comfort to know that so many of us feel the same. Otherwise, it would be so easy to lose faith in humanity.

Things are going to get much better Patrica. Hope you are feeling better now.

Thanks for sharing your thoughts. My wife and I also had the same feelings. You are not alone. Hang in there.

Like many people, I'm pretty low energy but also confused. I feel like I've gotten back to non-judgmental thoughts while apathetic about pretty much everything and also reaching acceptance. The majority has spoken and wants this country to be everyone for themselves, so I guess I was wrong for caring about others, especially the less fortunate. It will only make me unhappy if I think about what is happening & will happen to them. I've almost completed the research I needed to do to feel comfortable enough to make my move abroad (although honestly, I'll never be 100% comfortable with it) and just need my work schedule to cooperate before I come scouting and finally pull up my own drawbridge.

You are a brave soul, Patricia. Thank you for sharing your feelings. It is inspirational. They say that so much grief means that there is so much love. The sadness you feel shows how much you care about the USA

Hello Patricia Brooks my name is Deborah how can I get in touch with you.

Hello Patricia Brooks my name is Deborah how can I get in touch with you. Establish

I’m grieving and feel like when I got divorced. Bouts of sobbing, devastated…. I take solace in knowing I’m not alone.

It's all been so traumatic. Especially for empathic people.

A lot of Americans are feeling fear and anxiety about staying in America and being exposed to a very dangerous extreme regime. There are so many factors that will be impacted. People’s healthcare, personal safety, personal freedoms and their financial security are all in danger. And many people can’t afford to leave the country. Some people can’t leave because they have children, grandchildren or elderly parents to consider. And those of us who can leave ,rather stay and fight. Essentially they are going to be the first line of defense in dealing with the autocratic racist political crisis now facing the country. There is no sugar coating this situation. This is going to be a very difficult time for America and the rest of the world will be affected by America becoming a dictatorship. I would tell everyone try not to be too emotional about this sad sad situation and keep adding your energy and voice to this crisis. We will get through it. And if you need to leave America to protect your own mental health then do that. I’ve been planning a trip to Europe for quite some time and the elections in November hasn’t changed that. Am I glad to be leaving America? Yes but not because of trump. I wouldn’t leave because of him. It’s just a bonus.

I was really happy to hear from you today, Patricia. Thank you for addressing the elephant in the room in your calm, measured and compassionate way. I appreciate your wisdom. May you continue to thrive.

The magnitude of what was lost will only be truly known in retrospect; but we are wise already and know this will be hard.

Hello Patricia, my reasons for a possible move overseas have nothing to do with the election, and everything about a life change. I think now there's too much "I'm leaving the US!!" and hardly any thought into an actually moving to a foreign country. People need to think (and study) really hard before they even think of leaving, and your videos would be a great help to them!

Patricia, this is truly a most helpful video for me and many many others who feel as you do about election results. My emotions dropped to the lowest level, and like you, I moved to the ‘anger’ level, and I seemed to be stuck there. Anyway, you are a very special and courageous lady to be led to make this video. Thank you so much.❤

This had a 9/11 grief energy to it. I was shocked because there was so much energy and excitement for Kamala. The USA will never be the same after this, IMO. Trump scared them with pictures of immigrants storming the border and transvestites and then offered them easy fixes to their problems. The citizens should have known better and the consequences will be huge.

Thank you for sharing this approach and perspective on energy work. I resonate with this and it brings me comfort and even joy that you talked about the different energy levels. I love it!

Madame : J'espère que vous ne supprimerez pas mes propres réflexions et ma, en effet, lettre ici pour vous. Ils sont personnels. Et "le personnel" est intrinsèquement politique. La décision apparemment personnelle de quitter la réalité de ce que sont les États-Unis pour la citoyenneté chari vari de la France, un pays latin à la base, contre les États-Unis dominés par les germaniques protestants, implique la plus POLITIQUE des décisions. Cela fait écho à l’auto-réhumanisation radicale entreprise par Joséphine Baker. C’est la révolte radicale d’un James Baldwin qui, en devenant citoyen français, a PERSONNELLEMENT rejeté la façon dont l’Amérique blanche l’a déshumanisé et a POLITIQUEMENT embrassé la façon dont la France pouvait le voir. On pourrait considérer Baker et Baldwin comme des opposés, « l’artiste » contre « l’intellectuel ». Mais Baker était un intellectuel qui divertissait pendant que Baldwin était un intellectuel divertissant. Baker est devenu un héros célèbre de la Résistance française pendant l'Occupation. Baldwin a résisté à l'occupation américaine de son corps et de son âme. Je suis un biracial anglais du nord-latinx . J'ai grandi aux États-Unis et en Grande-Bretagne. Mais c’est en France, la région la plus septentrionale du monde latin européen, que j’ai trouvé la réconciliation de mes deux côtés, une réconciliation nécessitée non pas par les racismes gentils de Grande-Bretagne mais par les racismes démocratisés et « patriotisés » des États-Unis. Je habite maintenant à San Francisco et je travaille dans la ville multiraciale d'Oakland, une ville qui est devenue la ville multiraciale et bohème-activiste qu'était San Francisco entre le milieu et la fin du XXe siècle. Ce San Francisco n'existe plus. Il est simplement riche maintenant. Mais c'est à Oakland que j'ai vu La Première Fille de la ville s'adresser à une foule locale il y a quelques années au City Centre. Sa famille était là avec elle en force. Son Doug, quelqu'un et quelque chose au-delà du simple « mari », rayonnant et fier. Leurs enfants métis étaient là, fiers, unis, éblouissants. J'ai pensé à ce moment-là que le pays fatale et psychotique que Joséphine Baker et James Baldwin avaient dû divorcer pourrait devenir ce pays bien-aimé auquel Baker et Baldwin se sont tous deux articulés en tant que possibilités, en tant que nécessités, en tant que patries personnelles et politiques. Nous avons notre réponse. Une femme si vaillante, avec une telle verve et un tel élan, une telle beauté et un tel pouvoir devraient tomber. La France - malgré tous ses péchés - a appris et à partir de cet epoch connaît pour toujours "Le Chagrin et La Piete" de Vichy. Mais Vichy est crée par l'Occupation. Le pays d'où j'écris cette une si longue lettre a CHOISI son propre Vichy. Il n'y a aucun rachat possible. Aucun pays bien-aimé n’apparaît. Baker et Baldwin le savaient. Cela a dû leur briser le cœur. Mais cela en a fait des membres de la Résistance, dans le cas de Baker avant qu'une quelconque Occupation ne se déroule, et dans le cas de Baldwin, dans le haut empire américain d'après-Guerre Mondiale. Madame: Vous êtes également membre de cette tradition. Partir, se redéfinir dans les contextes, à la fois contre et avec le poids des histoires personnelles et politiques, est une résistance, c'est La Résistance fondamentale. Et toute La Résistance pour la vie, la lumière et la joie est un acte de courage, de grâce et de vision. C’est intrinsèquement politique. Je suis ici pour aider à prendre soin de mes deux parents extrêmement âgés au cœur des hivers de leur vie. Mon père est trop vieux pour retourner en Grande-Bretagne. Ma mère s'est séparée pour retourner à ses racines centraméricaines. Mais ils sont enfin, mon père anglais âgé et ma mère Latinx, enfin leur propre pays bien-aimé. Quand ils meurent, mon frère et moi retournerons en Grande-Bretagne. Nous ne vivrons pas nos jours dans une dictature fasciste. Nous séjournerons souvent en France, la France que nous connaissons et aimons. Je penserai à vous, madame, le citoyen du royaume de Camus. Mon frère et moi serons des exilés de Camus. Mais au moins dans la juxtaposition de L'Exil de Camus et du Royaume autant que de votre Citoyen réinventé, il y a le Pays Bien-Aimé du libre choix, du libre arbitre, de la liberté d'être. Et c’est là « le politique » dans sa forme la plus personnelle, la plus durable, la plus morale… et la plus significative.

Thanks for your very wise counsel; it is much appreciated.

Thank you Patricia. I’m channeling my energy around my house, myself and my dog. I have been to France many times over the years and had hoped to live there. Yesterday I booked my flight to France January 9 to 31. Today i booked some of my lodgings. My exploration of places to live with a long term visa is beginning. All best. Joseph.

This is superb, and the workshops are an excellent idea.

You have such a calming and soothing voice. I personally feel sickened by the whole situation and circus. Thank you for your advice and encouragement. Wish I was in France right about now. 🙏🏼🤞🏼😊

Thank you for weighing in and recognizing the grief and sorrow many of us feel right now. Silver lining? I am moving to France now in June versus September!

I am so grateful you exist.

Focusing on my goals and hobbies has helped. I also set up my Christmas tree which makes me smile every time I look at it 😊

❤ I love this video and the thoughtful delivery. I was and am feeling many of the same things. It's only strengthened my resolve. Thank you so much for what you do. ❤

This is not meant to start a political conversation but rather to help those who would like help processing their thoughts and feelings post-election. I will block any political comments so please refrain from posting them. Thank you for your understanding.

What about “essential” services?

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I know I am late to the party but I wish i could move to France. My husband would never move to any other country. My girls would follow if we did go. I pray we can go one day.

Excellent advice

As an American, is it possible to live permanently in France while working online as a college instructor and also collecting social security?

Good for you in trying to get traditional published. Wishing all the best. I’ve been trying to do the same with my manuscripts for children. Have almost given up on agents and am also looking at publishers who accept direct submissions. I’m also still planning my move to France but putting things in place so that I can afford to live there. Looking at the south of France as a place to live. Any suggestions? Might be a good feature for one of your upcoming videos to focus on aspects of different South of France towns as a potential place to live.

I loved seeing the nature trail around your town Patricia. Your daily life is interesting to us who can only imagine what life is like in France. It may seem banal to you, but it is different and curious to us. Thanks for sharing.

Thank you Patricia for helping America get their minds off of the new normal...again.

Thank you for sharing. I’ve never heard of the Pimsleur Methode. I’ll check it out. My best French teachers on UA-cam are Learn French with Alexa The Perfect French with Dylane Comme une Française Piece of French Guillaume Posé Prof de français French in Plain Sight Français Facile (reading practice) My best podcast is titled Little Talk in Slow French.

I was born in Brazil and lived in the US over 10 years. Today l live in France and my life is so much better than living in the US. The food, health care system and housing are way better. I don't have to worry about being shot or mugged. Most Americans are blissfully unaware that the world is so big and beautiful

Why am I not there?

Girl, your business is about to go into overdrive.