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Boston food
fromBusiness Insider
23 hours ago

I thought moving abroad was exactly what I needed. I ended up finding something even better in a small US city.

A couple relocated from New York to Sweden seeking refuge, then settled in a small Maine city where they found genuine community and contentment.
Mental health
fromThe Walrus
3 months ago

Why Don't We Take Stalking More Seriously? | The Walrus

Dating escalated into controlling behaviour and persistent stalking after a breakup, endangering a woman's safety and prompting protective actions for her child.
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

Moving back to my hometown means my kids get more time with their cousins and grandparents, and my husband and I get more date nights

Living near extended family gives children close peer relationships, reliable childcare, shared activities, and parents increased support and opportunities for time together.
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

I moved to a small mountain town in Italy. The community I've found here beats anything I've had in the US.

After living in US cities for years, I moved to a small Italian town with a few thousand residents. It's been an amazing experience to really connect with my neighbors and get to know them. I like living in a place with a strong sense of community - I never felt I had that back in the US. Ten years ago, I was enjoying overpriced cocktails at trendy bars in San Diego.
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