Courtesy of Linda Ofshe
- Linda Ofshe, a lifelong Texan, grew weary of the state's heat, gun policies, and divisive politics.
- Ofshe, 71, moved to Washington state in 2019, hoping to live in a more progressive environment.
- After falling in love, she moved across the border to Canada where she feels happier and safer.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Linda Ofshe, a 71-year-old retired technical writer who left the United States and moved to Victoria, Canada — directly across the border from Port Angeles, Washington — in 2022. The essay has been edited for length and clarity.
I lived my best years in Austin.