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A man tried to limit me
As life started flying, though, I did second guess if I wanted to live in California; I’m still debating if I do. My partner is ready to go, but I like where we are for now.
I still live away from family, and no California is not too expensive if you can afford it, but I’ll never forget his words. He wanted his truth to be my truth.
Could I move to CA? Yes.
Why won’t I? There are too many benefits to where I live now.
Do I think California is expensive? No.
Do I think California is overpriced? Yes. There’s a difference.
If I truly wanted to move there, I would. And I would never allow someone else’s truth to become mine.
Just because someone else tells you that you can’t do something, won’t do something, or shouldn’t do something, doesn’t mean you need to listen.
Over time, we evolve and develop our truths, desires, self-confidence, and goals.
My truth: I used to passionately want to move to California, but now, it’s up for debate. I am making a conscious decision to live wherever I want. I’m going to live wherever I desire, and I don’t need to be financially and emotionally dependent on my family to do so. I can live my life as an independent woman, and no man or woman or other will tell me what is within my limits.
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