For me, the biggest barrier has definitly been the language. There are so many Brits in the area that I live and it's too easy to not practice speaking french. I have been able to get away with it, but recent trips to the hospital or trying to sort out admin things is sooooo frustrating, and actually get's quite upsetting. Really working hard now on improving my French.

Luckily I have two children who are completley fluent to help me out.