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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This is why most people move near family when they have kids. Without a village it’s pretty hard. Why didn’t you move near one of your parents?[/quote]

Some people's parents live in the middle of nowhere with no jobs in sight. Some people's parents actively do not want to help with grandkids. Some people's parents add to "the juggle" by becoming additional dependents with medical or mental health needs.

Most people's siblings are handling their own juggle and can't just help you with your kids.

Do you think everyone has an Aunt Ida tucked away somewhere, widowed, not kids, excited to help you with the school run and watch the kids on the weekend while you go to Zumba or take a painting class? [/quote]
Our parents were too old and lived some place we didn’t want to be. There are a million reasons people don’t live near family. Sounds like OP is just realizing life is short. We all have moments like this. Especially now that our capitalist society is crumbling. WTH was it all for? Why do we kill ourselves and lose time so we can have a decent 401k? What IS that? It’s sad, but those of us on here have probably had easier lives than 99% of humanity ever did. Still, nothing wrong with wanting a change. [/quote]

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