Family is really difficult. I know you had a great child hood and are on good terms with your fam, but there is just something about family I find (especially mothers) that can strip us of our adulthood. Make us feel a little less free. We all have to make our decisions in life and you are not obligated to live for anyone else but yourself.

I will say this though : I fully support lucky canuck coming back to Canada!! And I say that with not a speck of selfishness ;)