This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/dear-america-i-am-breaking-up-with-you. It's not you.. it's me. Check more stories related to life-hacking at: https://hackernoon.com/c/life-hacking. You can also check exclusive content about #life-of-an-expatriate, #break-up, #change-your-life, #my-american-dream, #changing-direction, #finding-your-passion, #coming-to-america, #hackernoon-top-story, and more. This story was written by: @benoitmalige. Learn more about this writer by checking @benoitmalige's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. Back in 2011, I arrived full of hopes, drawn by the glowing promise of the American Dream. As I sit here at a Colombian coffee shop, I reflect on a decade of dreams, challenges, and revelations that have brought me to this moment of goodbye.