So I’m looking for advice on moving closer to family.
Ive been a single parent for nearly 5 years now.
My ex husband and most of my family live 2 hours away from me, and the kids have to travel 2 hours every other weekend to see their dad.
I’ve been considering moving closer to them all for support for a long time. I finally decided to put my house on the market last year. It sold quickly but fell through twice, and I lost a house. I continued to try to sell and have finally found a buyer and new property, which is a project so I’ll need to live with family for a few months while it’s done.
The problem is that I’m having massive cold feet. We are due to exchange this week, but I am so emotional. The house is my safety blanket and I’m scared of leaving it, so it’s hard to separate whether the move is the wrong thing, or whether It’s just fear.
Im moving for the kids. So they don’t have to go to after school clubs everyday. So they can be closer to their dad and grandparents. So they can go to sports activities at the weekend and not miss friends parties.
It will also make working easier for me because I’ll have people around me to help.
But, leaving 10 years of history in a place and friends, boyfriend (who I can’t live with due to his kids) that I love is very hard.
Any advice of moving closer to family is welcome. My parents have committed to helping 2 days a week after school so I’m confident I will have help. But is that enough to make up for losing my network.
Pulling out of a house sale this late is not something I’m considering lightly.