US Expats Abroad for The Guardian Citizenship Renunciation Stories

The Guardian is seeking personal stories from Americans living abroad who have tried to renounce their US citizenship. They want to hear about what motivated the decision, the difficulty of the process, any issues encountered, and feelings about the experience and future concerns. Are you an American living abroad who has tried to renounce your citizenship? We want to hear from you! We want to hear about what triggered it, how hard it was, whether you encountered any issues or have concerns about returning home in the future – as well as any fun encounters you had while doing it. How has it all made you feel?