Moving from a Big City in California to a Small Town in Missouri – 8 Years Later

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In the 8 years since I moved from CA I have lived in two houses, weathered a pandemic, adopted a dog and become a great-grandmother. Life is keeping me busy.

To honor the anniversary of my move, I thought it might be nice to share the series of posts I wrote about it all in one place.

I’ve coached several people looking to make a similar change and I know there are many more who are considering it. This story can help you know if a this type of move is right for you. 

It’s also an opportunity to share about the small town that welcomed me and that I’ve grown to love.

So here they are. I hope you enjoy them and if there is someone you know who is considering a similar move, please pass this post on to them. It may help.

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Moving from CA to a Small Town in Missouri: 4 Years Later

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moving from CA to a small town in Missouri

Today is the 4 year anniversary of my move from a large Southern CA city to a small town in Missouri. I was born in California and had lived there for 62 years, so this move was a really big change.

I feel really settled in my new town now. I’ve made friends, support the community by being on the library and Women’s Network boards and love being within walking distance of my family.

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