Isn't is an idea in our head that the USA is the greatest country in the world? A peptalk is fine but if I hear and see how children in the USA a brainwashed by songs, verses from Kindergarten on I feel uncomfortable. It's great to believe in something but one needs to be realistic too.
I wonder what you expected to find in the USA what you couldn't find in your own or neighbour countries.
It's good to hear you have a home now and I really hope it will stay that way.
I wish you a great X-mas and all the best for the new year.