There are so many little things....
being able to join along in singing Happy birthday to complete strangers at a resturant.
not turning my nose up at those who live a different lifestyle them myself and instead getting to know them as individuals.
encouraging my children to get higher education with a view to a very long fulfilling life, instead of the doom and gloom they grew up in.
choosing to celebrate or not celebrate the holidays...knowing it's all about the fun of it and not some evil pagan worship.
having the weekends to enjoy as our own.
not having to put on a fake face...if I'm grumpy, I'm grumpy. If I'm happy, I'm happy. It was exhausting trying to please a bunch of people who were exhausted try to please other people.
I'm so happy we left!!!