Most of my kids have moved out of the house, except for my youngest. I'm worried she's lonely in our near-empty nest.

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Laura falin and her daughter
The author is worried her daughter might be lonely in the near-empty nest.

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I moved to Italy without ever visiting. Here's how I chose a home city — and why I don't regret my unconventional approach.

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Author Katie Carson smiling with dog in Italy
It's unconventional to move to a place without ever visiting it, but I'm glad I took a chance on myself and moved to Florence.

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My sister and I are not best friends. Still, she knows me better than anyone.

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Sister posing for photo in a boat
The author and her sister went their separate ways during college.

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I'm 40 and have similar health issues as my 95-year-old grandmother. I look to her for strength.

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Kristina Kasparian and her grandmother
The author and her superager grandmother have similar health issues.

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I used to save nice things for special occasions. Now I wear them to the grocery store.

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Woman at grocery store
The author decided to start wearing her favorite clothes everywhere.

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I work at my mother's company alongside my sister. Working in the family business isn't always easy, but I love the job security.

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Teddy Rainville and his sister hanging off a company truck
The author (right) works at the family business with his sister (left).

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I left California for my dream career in New York. I felt burned out and dissatisfied — so I took success into my own hands.

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The author posing in New York City.
I moved to New York City for my dream job, but after dealing with burn out, I had to redefine success.

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I'm helping my mom move to a small place. It has made me realize that at 46, I already have too much stuff.

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A cluttered closet

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We sold our house in Utah to rent in Denver. The move was a big financial risk, but it was worth it.

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Katy Anderson and her family next to a uhaul moving truck
The author (second from right) moved with her family from Utah to Denver.

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I thought I'd nailed motherhood. Then baby number 2 arrived

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Mom with two toddlers
The author says embracing the chaos of having two kids is the only way to survive.

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