I came across this post after making my own big move back from California to Vermont, which is where I'm from and where my sister and parents live. Settling in is feeling wild and wooly, but that voice you talk about that is saying "you'll be okay here" is still whispering something similar to me. This post invited me to listen for it again. Thank you so much for your words (and Mary Oliver's, too!).
Your writing is breathtaking. I waited a few days before reading this, because I was afraid of how I'd feel about your move across the country, even though I urged you to take that leap of faith. There are few greater tests of a partnership than being willing to uproot one's life for the other--which is what your partner had every intention of doing. For you to do likewise for him is a reciprocal act of love.
What you wrote about your experience of LA and how your entire being felt during this visit all say "yes." In spite of difficulties and challenges, you will learn and grow in glorious, kaleidoscopic ways. Safe winds and following seas as you make the move.
I came across this post after making my own big move back from California to Vermont, which is where I'm from and where my sister and parents live. Settling in is feeling wild and wooly, but that voice you talk about that is saying "you'll be okay here" is still whispering something similar to me. This post invited me to listen for it again. Thank you so much for your words (and Mary Oliver's, too!).
I’m glad you’re hearing that little voice deep within — it’s a good sign worth listening closely to in my experience, wooliness and all 🤍
Your writing is breathtaking. I waited a few days before reading this, because I was afraid of how I'd feel about your move across the country, even though I urged you to take that leap of faith. There are few greater tests of a partnership than being willing to uproot one's life for the other--which is what your partner had every intention of doing. For you to do likewise for him is a reciprocal act of love.
What you wrote about your experience of LA and how your entire being felt during this visit all say "yes." In spite of difficulties and challenges, you will learn and grow in glorious, kaleidoscopic ways. Safe winds and following seas as you make the move.
Relate to the words in this lots and am so excited for you! Thanks for writing
Thanks for reading! Glad to hear this resonated <3