From Post-War Baby to Lifelong Expat:
The Story of Sue Baudoux

Episode 32 Part 1 & 2
February 11th & 18th, 2021

Part 1 Tangents Include

  • Encouragement of a steely mother
  • Positives of failing math 
  • British accents and society
  • The impact of our fathers’ deaths

Part 1: Not Your Average Post War Baby – From London Rations to French Wineries

Sue was born in 1945.

With the same rations and rubble as the families around her, she saw her London upbringing as average.

 

He father wore a bowler hat to work and her mother stayed home to keep house. But even the smallest differences in attitudes and approach can change a childs path. 

 

Encouraged to follow her love of languages, 

and gifted with multiple math failures, 

Sue discovered new worlds. 

 

Until this interview, Sue had never stopped to reflect on the impact of it all. She knew she was different but what made her go one way when most of her classmates went the other way.

Part 2 Tangents Include

  • Belgian vs. British Politics
  • Table Manners
  • Family Connection
  • Being a working mom
  • Reflecting on Reflection

Part 2: The Expat Who Stayed – A Brit Balancing in Belgium for Over 50 Years

In this episode, we follow Sue 

as she moves across the Channel for love and life.

 

She has been quote “abroad” for over 50 years.

Two thirds of her life in a country she was not born in.

 

Sue is not an expat, not an immigrant, not a local…

She is a lifer.

 

What is that like? 

To be married and have kids, manage friendships and work in a place you call home but not a part of your upbringing.

What advise does Sue have after 75 years of balancing? Listen to Episode 32.2!

    Episodes Mentioned in Sue's Story

    The episode with my sister-in-law who is half Belgian.
    The episode about me where I talk about the death of my dad.
    The episode with my mom that reminds Sue of her mom.
    The episode where we talked about "Cultural Bitching"

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