I'm a mom, but I don't like having other kids over. I prefer to meet in a neutral place for play dates.

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The author feels overwhelmed whenever she has other people's kids over at her house.

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I left my full-time job in the US and moved to Mexico. At first, I felt like I'd made a huge mistake.

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Retiring abroad early to Mexico wasn't easy at first, and it took me years to redefine success and build a life I truly feel fulfilled by.

Ivy Ge

I live in a 97-square-foot micro-apartment in Paris. It was supposed to be temporary, but I realized I love tiny living.

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The writer's micro-apartment, including a twin bed, kitchen space, and overhead storage.
I live in what's called a chambre de bonne, or maid's room, in Parisian real estate.

Nydeline Mejia

My husband and I moved in with my 70-year-old mom. It's been surprisingly great for all of us.

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My mom, husband, and I agreed on an arrangement: She'd buy a house for all of us to live in together, and we'd help maintain it and cover most of the other bills.

Tonya Prater

I spent years avoiding fatherhood. Then my brother died when his sons were 6 and 2.

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The author (center) became a father figure to his nephews when his brother died.

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My kids go to day camp during our summer vacation. It gives me time to relax and have fun outside being a parent.

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The author's kids go to day camp during our summer vacation.

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My husband's native language is rarely spoken outside his country. I learned it to connect with his family and culture.

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The author met a Belgian man on a dating app. Eventually, she learned how to speak Dutch so she could connect with his family and culture.

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My 5 kids are adults. I still feel like I'm supposed to help them and struggle to ask for anything I need.

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I graduated from UC Berkeley with a job lined up, but I was quickly laid off. I found my next job by cold emailing.

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The author was laid off from her first job after college.

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I live in a van full-time without a remote job. There are challenges, but I've found sustainable ways to fund my lifestyle.

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I've been living in a van and doing gig work for about two years now.

Koi Reid

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