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I was born and raised in Littleton, Colorado and have never lived anywhere else. I met my husband online. He was born in Florida and moved to North Carolina when he was 10 or 11 and moved back to Florida at age 21 and moved to Colorado to be with me 4 months after we met. He grew to love it here.
The only down side to where we live is that the cost of living is really high and with energy costs and grocery costs on the rise we are in for a struggle. My neuro wanted me to reduce my work hours a few weeks ago but that is not an option for me here either.
My husband has several employment opportunities back in North Carolina and the cost of living is lower there and the job offers will pay well enough that I won't even have to work full-time.
Part of me is scared to death to leave my little comfort zone, my family and my friends. Another part of me is excited to find a new beginning and make NEW friends and become closer to my in-laws. If we are saving money on living costs it is feasible that I would be able to fly back to Colorado several times a year for visits.
Does any one have any experience to share with me about relocating? Was it a good or bad move for you? What other things should I consider? How do I research health care providers in the area where I am moving?
My mom seems to think I will have trouble making friends there because I am a "Catholic Yankee" but really, does she think I am going to wear that on a t-shirt? I am not racist and I think I can find other things in common with people beside religion and still be their friend. That is true even with many of my friends here in Colorado heck and even my husband.
I am also afraid because my husband and I have had turbulent times and moving far away, I would feel more alone during those times than I do now. I know I have post about those times here before. We have been to 4-5 counseling sessions recently and we both have taken some very good lessons from there. He has taken very good care of me through a layoff at BOTH our jobs 6 months after our wedding 5 years ago, my car accident, my epilepsy, the loss of a dear pet, and the recent death of my uncle. He has taken a lot of consideration for me into his thoughts on moving to NC because of my doctor's recommendation to reduce stress in my life. I have no doubt that his intensions were good when he made this suggestion and he has reassured all of my worries so far.
I am sorry this is long and drawn out but even just typing these thoughts and rereading my own post has helped my perspective. I am interested in what others have to say as well. Thanks in advance.
The only down side to where we live is that the cost of living is really high and with energy costs and grocery costs on the rise we are in for a struggle. My neuro wanted me to reduce my work hours a few weeks ago but that is not an option for me here either.
My husband has several employment opportunities back in North Carolina and the cost of living is lower there and the job offers will pay well enough that I won't even have to work full-time.
Part of me is scared to death to leave my little comfort zone, my family and my friends. Another part of me is excited to find a new beginning and make NEW friends and become closer to my in-laws. If we are saving money on living costs it is feasible that I would be able to fly back to Colorado several times a year for visits.
Does any one have any experience to share with me about relocating? Was it a good or bad move for you? What other things should I consider? How do I research health care providers in the area where I am moving?
My mom seems to think I will have trouble making friends there because I am a "Catholic Yankee" but really, does she think I am going to wear that on a t-shirt? I am not racist and I think I can find other things in common with people beside religion and still be their friend. That is true even with many of my friends here in Colorado heck and even my husband.
I am also afraid because my husband and I have had turbulent times and moving far away, I would feel more alone during those times than I do now. I know I have post about those times here before. We have been to 4-5 counseling sessions recently and we both have taken some very good lessons from there. He has taken very good care of me through a layoff at BOTH our jobs 6 months after our wedding 5 years ago, my car accident, my epilepsy, the loss of a dear pet, and the recent death of my uncle. He has taken a lot of consideration for me into his thoughts on moving to NC because of my doctor's recommendation to reduce stress in my life. I have no doubt that his intensions were good when he made this suggestion and he has reassured all of my worries so far.
I am sorry this is long and drawn out but even just typing these thoughts and rereading my own post has helped my perspective. I am interested in what others have to say as well. Thanks in advance.