Nice to meet you. I like to think of the discussions here at conversations you might have with friends while sharing a cup of coffee / glass of wine / etc around a big ole table.
Thanks- I was looking for the correct word, and refugee was the best one that came to mind. But, either way you look at it, welcome!!
I think the difference is voluntary vs. involuntary.... and it's a little bit of both. Think Titanic. Immigrants boarded the ship, refugees landed!
I sincerely hope you're getting over "the new reality" and have started to get some sleep. No more binge drinking at 3 AM, trying to drown your sorrows!!! (Well OK. You can do it on weekends )