Kimberly Anne always dreamed of living abroad, and while she only made it happen at 56, she had already lived quite a life before moving solo from the U.S. to Portugal.She walked away from a 20-year abusive marriage, recovered from addiction, and navigated a complicated family dynamic, especially with her father.In this episode, Kim opens up about her path to Portugal: her journey of healing, the year she spent exploring the U.S. in a van, the decision to leave everything behind, the myths of the “glamorous expat life,” why she’ll never return to the U.S., and how she sustains herself today as an expat on a budget.Whether you’ve dreamed of moving abroad or just need proof that it’s never too late to start over - this one’s for you.Connect with Kim:Instagram ⁠@expat.onabudgetSubstack https://expatonabudget.substack.com/Youtube @expat.onabudget __________________________________________Why the name “Transplants”?I've always loved the meaning this word can have. To be a transplant is to carry one life while learning to live another._______________________________________Connect with Transplants:Follow on IG https://www.instagram.com/transplants.podSubstack/newsletter - https://wearetransplants.substack.com/Laura's IG https://www.instagram.com/laura_peruchiFollow on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@wearetransplants

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