In this conversation, Joy shares her journey of moving to Portugal from the United States, detailing the challenges and triumphs of relocating, integrating into a new culture, and starting a community initiative called Vamos Bem. She discusses the emotional process of downsizing, the unique rent-back strategy she employed, and her experiences in Setúbal, highlighting the importance of community and language. Joy also emphasizes the need for conversations around aging and dying well, and offers advice for new expats on navigating life in Portugal.

Recommended resources: Americans and Friends in Portugal FB group; Our Setubal Community FB group; nifonline.pt

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Vamos Bem:  Aging & Dying Well in Portugal (www.vamosbem.pt) 

https://www.imidaily.com/europe/jorge-miranda-portugals-citizenship-overhaul-unconstitutional-creates-diachronic-inequality/ 

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