Carol Vorderman has shared the tragic reason her mum forced her to leave her home in Wales and never return.The now 61-year-old has revealed how devastated she was when told to stay away after her mum broke-up with her stepfather.The presenter has in recent years returned to her Welsh home and shared with fans how much she loves it.Carol discussed her love for the country with her 205,000 followers on Instagram in a Valentine's post.She penned: "Happy Welsh Valentine's Day.
For some they say I love you (Dwi'n caru ti) to their beloved. For me I say Iove you to my country."It's a real love.... We have a word for it in Welsh.
HIRAETH."The star went on to explain how she "blocked" Wales out after leaving at the age of 20.She continued: “A real and visceral longing for the homeland which grows ever stronger.“I grew up in Wales and only known Wales for my first 20 years and then my Mum left my stepfather (who I ADORED) and told me I couldn't go back home.“So I didn't for a very long time.
I had to block it out. This was before the Internet was even created. Only letters and sporadic phone calls kept us in touch with family back then.
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