Starting Afresh In The UAE
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Summary: The author recounts an unplanned emigration from England to the UAE, prompted by a desire for healing from Type 1 diabetes. Amid unexpected life changes—academic pursuits ending, careers shifting, and relocation—she finds opportunity for profound personal transformation. Embracing this new beginning, she seeks healing through introspection and embracing change in her new environment.
I now find myself over 3,000 miles away from England, from the place I call home. You see, I have emigrated. It wasn’t particularly planned, well not by me, anyway. But I do suspect that higher powers are at work in this one. I set my mind to writing this blog and seeking out healing for my type 1 diabetes and, from that moment on, tectonic plates shifted. In a short space of time, I found that my academic pursuits unexpectedly terminated, my future career evaporated, my husband lost his job and we were then free to welcome in a new life abroad. I made the decision to heal and the paths were cleared for me to make my way.
I now find myself in the UAE. This is a place with a massive rate of diabetes, finding itself in the list of the top 15 countries in the world with the highest prevalence of diabetes. Whilst the majority of these cases are type 2 diabetics, the number of cases of Type 1 Diabetes are also multiplying. I suspect that my relocation to this country is no accident.
I find myself with time. After being so busy for so long, I now have time to dedicate to healing on all levels. I have the space to read, to ponder, to ask questions of the world around me and also of myself.
Every step I take into a new life in the UAE is one that I can think about and choose with healing in mind. It is a complete reset of everything that was before. I feel I have been granted a sacred opportunity here to pursue my healing.
I am reminded of a case study that Dr Jeff Rediger talked about in his book ‘Cured’. He spoke of a lady who moved half-way around the world to heal. Whilst she planned it with intention, life planned this one for me! What should be the first step I take into this unknown…?
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Natalie is a blogger with Type 1 Diabetes. Natalie's special gifts are questioning the status quo and being a rebel. She is using these gifts to question medical 'knowledge' and find a true cure for Type 1 Diabetes.
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This is a dream scenario for me ! I have felt stuck and want to help the world and find my purpose and for years i have ignored that i want to help with Type one diabetes. Truly an inspiration what you are doing!!
Hi Jeromy,
It is so great to hear you feeling so inspired! It sounds like you may have found your calling in life! I would love to hear how you get on on this new adventure!
Natalie