Has anyone just ever upped sticks and moved?
I've always loved my hometown and being close to my family etc, but recently my mental health is just not great for a number of reasons. However, as a single parent who works shifts, I need my mum nearby for childcare, which is why I haven't done it already
Firstly, I was in a controlling relationship with someone who lives round the corner. He has continued to hassle me in the 2 years since our break up and I live in fear of bumping into him. Our children attend the same school etc. Ever since then my mental health has gone downhill.
Secondly, house prices are so expensive because we are a popular suburb to a major city. I don't NEED to be here, because I am a nurse so I can work wherever there's a hospital/community. Some of the areas I'm looking at I could live in 3 bed semi for cheaper than my current 2 bed terrace.
Thirdly, I love being rural or near the coast. I have a little dog who needs so much walking and the local park and a nearby field is just getting dull.
My DD is in reception. If I wait around much longer, she will likely be more solid in her school and moving her will be so difficult. But secondary schools round here are utter rubbish.
Thing is though, I'm terrified I would be lonely doing it by myself. I can sort out practicalities (ie changing to a more child friendly side of nursing ie health visiting) but what if I uproot my daughter, sell my house etc and hate not having family nearby? I wouldn't be too far, no more than an hour, and I have some loose connections in the areas I'm considering but not enough to know if I can count on them. I had honestly been hoping to meet someone and do it with them, but it's just not happened and time is running out.
Opinions please!