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Homeschooling Abroad: Why We Teach Our Kids Ourselves in Costa Rica
We loved our village school, and yet today our kids learn at home – in Costa Rica. Read how we arranged individual education abroad, how the assessment exams work, and where my idyllic expectations clashed with reality in the tropics.
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I Went No-Contact With My Narcissistic Mother—Now What?
Going no-contact with my narcissistic mother brought peace—but it didn’t erase the patterns I carried into parenting, marriage, and family relationships. This is what happened after no-contact, why self-help wasn’t enough, and the moment I knew I had to break the cycle.
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Our First Month in Costa Rica: From Breaking Point to Feeling at Home
Our first month in Costa Rica brought exhaustion, small victories, and unexpected stories. I am adjusting to the tropical heat, settling into a new meal routine, and fermenting my own cacao beans. Meanwhile, we are dealing with the property, bank accounts, a motorcycle, an investor visa, and a building permit. And as if that were…
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A Touch of Depression in Costa Rican Paradise
The third week of life in Costa Rica brought not only adventure, but also exhaustion, doubt, and waiting. An honest account of acclimatizing, inactivity, cabin fever, and why it is worth holding on even when a new beginning does not look the way you imagined.
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Our First Two Weeks in Costa Rica: Jungle Life, Homeschooling, and a New Family Rhythm
Two weeks into our Costa Rican adventure, our mornings begin with howler monkeys on the roof and bats returning from their nightly wanderings. As we adjust to life on the edge of the jungle, homeschooling, tropical weather, and a completely new way of living, we are slowly finding our rhythm as a family.
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How I Went No Contact with My Narcissistic Mother
The decision to cut contact with a parent does not come easily. In this personal text, I describe how years of seemingly small wounds, manipulation, and guilt turned into a clear need to protect myself, my children, and the peace of my own family.
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We’re Finally Here: Our First Days in Costa Rica
Our move to Costa Rica have been full of relief, emotion, paperwork, long flights, and small surprises — from saying goodbye to our home in Slovakia to finally arriving on the Osa Peninsula with the children, our dog Teddy, and a suitcase full of hopes for this new chapter.
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My Simple Natural Beauty Routine: What I Use for My Face, Hair, and Body
A simple, honest look at my gradual switch to more natural beauty products — from head to toe. I share the products that work for my sensitive skin, the natural alternatives I keep returning to, and the few classic products I still use without guilt. The biggest lesson? A more natural routine does not have…
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Moving to Costa Rica with Family: Why We Sold Everything and decided to Start Over
A personal story about deciding to sell our home, leave Slovakia, and move to Costa Rica with three children and a dog in search of a simpler life.
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My Healing Journey with Hypothyroidism
It was a strange and beautiful feeling when the individual pieces of my life began to fall into place. Suddenly, things that had once felt random began to make sense, and I could see my story with hypothyroidism as one larger, more complete picture. Before I begin, I want to say clearly that this is…