Catherine Wigley and Viva O’Flynn uproot their lives after falling in love and marrying British men, then battle culture shock, isolation, and homesickness to win success.
Most Filipinos find the thought of moving to another country exciting. And to move for love? Straight out of a storybook!
Cat initially started working as a volunteer teacher at a special needs school. The couple was so busy working that they saw each other only on weekends. Cat had no one to turn to for advice on having a baby. She was not yet close to any of her husband’s siblings–none of whom had children. Her mother was in the Philippines.
The UK’s National Health Service provides services for mothers and their growing babies. Among these are midwives and health visitors to monitor their growth and development. “She took us weekly to playgroups, where parents and their children could bond with each other.” Her customers for the UK cakes and crafts business found out about her creations on social media and that market has grown due to word-of-mouth.
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