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Amera and Prena,

I used to work in a Domestic Violence shelter, and have some training in Art Therapy with children. I have often wondered about doing similar work over there. Right now I'm a real estate appraiser and hate it, it just feels empty and meaningless, but the money is fairly good.

I actually checked into VJ today, as I was searching the internet for possible positions in some sort of NGO that works with women and children in North Africa. Thought if I started planning now I could finish my masters degree in Psych, Social work or Art Therapy by the time my daughter is ready for college.

Congrats!!

May you have a wonderful reunion very soon.

Ali has been here for about 18 months, and we constantly think of moving back to Algeria or perhaps to Morocco.

The adjustment has not been as easy as I had hoped. Ali went from owning a construction company, he had a lot of respect in his community and in Algiers. Now here he is treated like he is stupid because his English isn't perfect ( it's his 4th language, how many Americans even know another language). He recently decided to give up his job and go back to college, he seems much happier.

We will probably move after my 13 year starts college. I'm just not up to the custody battle that would ensue if I tried to move with her to Algeria or Morocco. Personally I think it would be a wonderful experience for her. Our life here is so crazy and busy. I work about 50 to 60 hours a week and long for a more peaceful life, especially one in which people and family are more important than money, careers and bills.

Good luck with your interview!!