My house in St. Louis was broken into once, and things were often stolen from the garage. I didn't know I was carrying around the stress of living in a place that wasn't safe until I moved to Irvine for my new job. Irvine is ridiculously squeaky clean, and normally my nature is to rebel utterly against that kind of sparkly perfection, but there was something so...relaxing about knowing that I could walk out at night and not need to fear for my safety.
There are days I miss my little brick house, because it was small and cozy and mine. It still is mine, in fact -- I rent it to a family because I can't sell it. In the meantime, though, I am getting used to feeling like safety is normal. It was one of the many subtle things that changed in my life after I changed my geographical location.
The decision is tough. I wish you best. Please take care.
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My house in St. Louis was broken into once, and things were often stolen from the garage. I didn't know I was carrying around the stress of living in a place that wasn't safe until I moved to Irvine for my new job. Irvine is ridiculously squeaky clean, and normally my nature is to rebel utterly against that kind of sparkly perfection, but there was something so...relaxing about knowing that I could walk out at night and not need to fear for my safety.
There are days I miss my little brick house, because it was small and cozy and mine. It still is mine, in fact -- I rent it to a family because I can't sell it. In the meantime, though, I am getting used to feeling like safety is normal. It was one of the many subtle things that changed in my life after I changed my geographical location.
The decision is tough. I wish you best. Please take care.