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Moving to Spain from the U.S.: The Real Truth About Expat Life (Pros, Cons & What to Expect)
Continue reading →: Moving to Spain from the U.S.: The Real Truth About Expat Life (Pros, Cons & What to Expect)Thinking about moving to Spain from the U.S.? Discover the real pros and cons, expat life challenges, and what Americans should expect before relocating to Spain (or any country!), and avoid becoming part of the 72% of Americans who return to the U.S. within their first two years of moving…
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Currency Diversification: How Americans Abroad Are Protecting Their Wealth in 2026
Continue reading →: Currency Diversification: How Americans Abroad Are Protecting Their Wealth in 2026The Hidden Risk Most American Moms Ignore: If you earn, save, and invest only in U.S. dollars, you’re making a concentrated bet, whether you realize it or not. For moms living abroad (or planning to), this risk becomes very real. Your expenses may be in euros, but your income is…
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Why Learning Basic Spanish Is Non-Negotiable When Moving to Spain (Even in an Expat-Friendly City)
Continue reading →: Why Learning Basic Spanish Is Non-Negotiable When Moving to Spain (Even in an Expat-Friendly City)Alicante is known for being one of the most expat-friendly, international cities in Spain. You can get by with English in many places. You’ll hear different languages daily. It feels easy. And that’s exactly the problem.
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How to Make $5K a Month Online as a Mom (So You Can Have Options With Your Kids)
Continue reading →: How to Make $5K a Month Online as a Mom (So You Can Have Options With Your Kids)If you’re a mom who feels financially stuck, especially in a “married single mom” dynamic, like I was, this isn’t about running away. It’s about having options. I had a very lucrative corporate executive job, I had friends, an active social life, and then all of a sudden, I met…
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Why Women Should Never Lose the Ability to Make Their Own Money in a Relationship
Continue reading →: Why Women Should Never Lose the Ability to Make Their Own Money in a RelationshipLove is beautiful. Partnership is powerful. Marriage can be a gift. Let me make this clear: I am not jaded by my divorce. But financial dependence without options?That can quietly become a trap. This isn’t about distrust.It’s about stability, leverage, and safety. From my own experience as an independent corporate…
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Digital Nomad Life & Remote Work, Finances, Budgeting & Earning Abroad, Housing & Relocation Logistics, Lifestyle & Integration
Thinking About Moving Abroad? Read This First (Real Expat Advice That Saves Money & Stress)
Continue reading →: Thinking About Moving Abroad? Read This First (Real Expat Advice That Saves Money & Stress)Moving abroad can be one of the most rewarding decisions you’ll ever make, especially if you’re seeking a more affordable, healthier lifestyle, more time freedom, and a better quality of life for your family. But here’s the truth most people don’t talk about: Moving abroad without proper research can cost…
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Digital Nomad Life & Remote Work, Emotional & Mindset Journey, Family Life, Lifestyle & Integration, Visas, Legal & Documents
Spain’s New Immigration Reform Explained: What It Means (and Doesn’t Mean) for Americans Moving Abroad
Continue reading →: Spain’s New Immigration Reform Explained: What It Means (and Doesn’t Mean) for Americans Moving AbroadSpain recently announced a major immigration reform that has sparked international attention, and understandably so. The Spanish government plans to regularize the legal status of approximately 500,000 undocumented immigrants through a royal decree aimed at strengthening the workforce, increasing tax revenue, and promoting long-term social stability. The older generation needs…
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Expat Depression Is Real: Why You Can Miss Home Even When It Was Bad for You (and 10 Ways to Cope)
Continue reading →: Expat Depression Is Real: Why You Can Miss Home Even When It Was Bad for You (and 10 Ways to Cope)Moving abroad is often framed as the ultimate glow-up: better quality of life, slower pace, more presence, more freedom. And while those things can be true, there’s a quieter reality many expats don’t talk about enough: You can miss home deeply, even when home was toxic for your mental, physical,…
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Digital Nomad Life & Remote Work, Emotional & Mindset Journey, Family Life, Housing & Relocation Logistics
How I Prepared My Kids Emotionally and Mentally for Moving Abroad
Continue reading →: How I Prepared My Kids Emotionally and Mentally for Moving AbroadA Real Life Guide From a Mom Who Did It! Moving abroad with kids is not just about passports schools and housing. It is about emotions identity safety and trust. I know this because I did it. I moved abroad with my two daughters who are now 6 and 11…
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Moving Abroad as a Mom: How Living in Spain Helped Me Reclaim My Soft Life, And Feminine Energy
Continue reading →: Moving Abroad as a Mom: How Living in Spain Helped Me Reclaim My Soft Life, And Feminine EnergyWhen you change your environment, you realize you were in the wrong place. No more survival mode. Step into your feminine, divine-self.
Violet Robinson|Mom in Spain|@YourMomFriendV
US Mom in Spain – Make Money Online – Move Abroad – Travel with Kids
Violet
Hi, I’m Violet!
I’m a divorced mom of two from New York City (who moved from New Jersey) living in Spain and thriving with my two daughters, who were 5 and 10 at the time of our move
I am the proud founder of YourMomFriendV.com, which started as a support vehicle for divorced moms for me, and became a relocation resource dedicated to helping moms who, like me, want to confidently move their families abroad from the U.S. Everyone kept asking me, “How did you do it?!” So, here we are! 🙂
After successfully relocating to Spain with my two daughters, I experienced every step of the journey firsthand, from choosing the right visa and finding schools to navigating healthcare, housing, paperwork, and building a sustainable income abroad.
Now, I share all of my research and first-hand experience, and help other families avoid costly mistakes and make their move with clarity and confidence.
Whether you’re just beginning to explore the idea or you’re already planning your relocation, you’ll find practical guides, honest advice, and trusted resources to help you move abroad with confidence, not overwhelm.
Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here.
Cheers to new beginnings!
xoxo,
Violet
Violet Robinson | Mom in Spain @Yourmomfriendv
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