Fed up with life in America, she left

Their parents risked it all to leave their country and move to the United States for a better life. But for their first generation children born here, the American Dream is still a longshot. Back in May, Stay Tuned caught up with a recent college graduate, who is also a first generation Gen Z’er, struggling with an autoimmune illness. Hear why she’s committed to leaving the United States to find a better life abroad, while keeping her American citizenship.

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[felixthecat]

I empathize. I have a seizure disorder and an endocrine disorder. Life is not easy for people with chronic health issues in America.

[LevShome]

Geographical escapes sometimes work. Sometimes, they don't.