My wife (27) and I (30) are moving our small family (+2 year old son, -anything that won't fit in 6 suitcases) across the country to Portland, Oregon. In large part we're leaving all of our (supportive, loving) local family and friends looking for adventure and to consciously decide the sort of people we will be (Along with a serious upgrade of location from suburban Central Florida). Have others done a similar reset with themselves or their entire family? Any recommendations on how to be loving and charitable to family and friends while you are leaving and enjoying the next phase? Or pointers on how to meet and embrace a new set of friends and "family"?
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posted by stickwithjosh
on Jan 15, 2013 -
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What techniques do you use to process big changes in your life? I'm interested in specific tips to deal with change once you've accepted it and made it.
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posted by rockpaperdynamite
on Dec 21, 2012 -
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I'm 24 and very recently my first serious relationship (7 years) ended. Starting over with my life after my first traumatic upset and in need of some recommendations for... well, life (career, relationships, finances, the whole gamut). (please forgive the length)
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posted by znith
on Nov 23, 2012 -
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My life just tapped me on the shoulder and told me it's time to grow up. Questions about switching a job after years of doing it and maybe being pigeonholed in it inside!
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 20, 2011 -
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I can't make myself do anything. I've never been able to. I want to accomplish so much, I have goals, but for some reason, I just can't make myself do all the things I know I'm capable of. How can I turn this around? Is there a name for it? What should I do?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 22, 2008 -
35 answers
My life is stuck and it's making me feel incredibly depressed. Help me see the light and get on track for getting out of here.
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posted by actionpact
on Jun 26, 2008 -
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My life has changed upside down over the last couple of weeks. I need to restart it, but how?
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posted by dcrocha
on Nov 11, 2007 -
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I'm on the brink of possibly changing my life. However, logistical and emotional issues are in the way. What on Earth should I do? (warning: More Inside is looooooong)
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posted by divabat
on Sep 16, 2007 -
22 answers
How did you turn your life around? I'm looking for inspiring stories and general patterns. Be as philosophical or as specific as you like.
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posted by DarkForest
on May 13, 2007 -
27 answers
Leave your job, your girlfriend, drive across the United States... done it?
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posted by bizack
on Mar 12, 2007 -
25 answers
How often is a human body completely "new"? Or: No cell composing my body existed a month, a year, [the time I'm looking for] ago.
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posted by Korou
on Oct 5, 2006 -
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How have your life lessons/philosophies/epiphanies etc changed over the course of your life so far? What has changed now? What don't you believe in now that you did ten years ago? And vice versa.
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posted by twirlypen
on May 10, 2006 -
26 answers
Are there any MeFites out there who have made the leap from a career in IT to one in the Skilled Trades? Specifically Machinists......
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posted by TheFeatheredMullet
on Sep 21, 2005 -
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