My Partner is a US Citizen and frequents between there and here in Scotland to be with his 3 kinds and myself. Due to government restrictions, there is a costly process to meet in order for my partner to have the ability to work and reside here with his family and as a result, we can only come together for a limited time on each trip. This is getting hard not only on myself and my partner but the kids are struggling, especially my autistic son. He can't understand why my partner cannot live with us as a family like his friends daddy's do and often blames himself for something that he has no control over.
I have always been lucky to have a career in the Financial Industry however in 2021 when the Covid Pandemic hit hard, I was unfortunately one of the many that was left fighting for my life in ICU for 3 weeks and has left me with life long challenges which restricts me from being able to hold down employment. I can't have my health back and I accept that but the heartache of not having my loved one and the children's rock and protector by their side is a tougher battle for me to fight.
My partner has employment waiting for him here in Scotland and an amazing support network however the government and solicitor fees of £3500 that are compulsory are presenting as a huge challenge for us to overcome. We just need our family together and end this heartache we are all facing.