Question by Melissa: Should my family move?
We are so torn, and maybe it’s silly to seek the advice of strangers, but any advice is better than none! So if you have a moment, please read my situation and tell me what you think.
Husband and I moved from Vermont to Nevada on a whim 4 years ago. We always expected it to be temporary. Two years ago, we had our son. A year ago, my mom moved here from NY to be closer to her grandson (and us). It was a huge deal for her. She retired and left everyone and everything she ever know. She is also caring for her elderly, ill husband. I made it clear to her throughout the time we’ve been here, when she was considering moving, during her move, and still now, that we may move back to VT. She says she knows and would move too, if we do, but I don’t think she really ever believed we’ll do it.
I cry at night thinking I may never move back to VT. That’s the place I love, feel like is home, and want to raise my kids. But could I really make my mom move again after all she went through to relocate and start a new life here?
BTW, I like it here in NV, too. There’s so much to do. In fact, it may be a better place to be as a stay-at-home mother. There are always a million things to do with my son, we can be outside most of the year, and everything is closeby. VT is very different–isolated during the winter, everything takes a lot of driving to get to, and not as much to do. But VT has the best schools in the country, and lots of nature for my children to grow up in. VT and NV are too very different lifestyles. But truthfully, no matter how many pros and cons I consider for both places, both my husband and I know where we love and want to be is Vermont.
Thanks for any advice and opinions!
I’m not trying to prove anything to my mom. What I meant by “she doesn’t really believe we’d do it” is that I’m afraid she moved thinking it would be her last move ever, and she could really settle in and start a life here.
Best answer:
Answer by Alex
i dont see why not.
but maybe you can ask this question on jamrie.com
it’s more of a personal advice website.
i go there all the time!
hopefully i helped.
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