I'm a TSA agent, and my most recent paycheck was just $4 thanks to the government shutdown. I can't afford rent.

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the back of a tsa agent in an airport
The author (not pictured) is a TSA agent working through the government shutdown.

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I started going to raves alone at 35. I learned so much about myself by doing so.

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Woman at rave
The author started going to raves by herself at 35.

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My wife and I let go of our dreams and left New York City. We moved to a small town so we could be closer to my in-laws.

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The author and his wife moved out of New York City.

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I'm representing Team USA in the Paralympics. It feels like the world is finally paying attention to us.

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Dani Aravich
Dani Aravich represents Team USA in the Paralympics.

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I quit my job because I couldn't afford to rent or buy a house. I then moved to Thailand, where the cost of living is cheaper.

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The author moved to Thailand for a more affordable lifestyle.

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I'm 84 years old and just got my first tattoo. I think everyone should cross things off their bucket lists.

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Man getting tattoo
Kenny Jary got a tattoo at 84.

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My husband and I are empty nesters, celebrating our 25th anniversary. A trip to Japan was exactly what we needed to reconnect.

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Erika Ebsworth-Goold and her husband sitting in a Japanese restuarnat with food in front of them on the table
The author and her husband traveled to Japan as empty nesters.

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When I got my cancer diagnosis, I had to cancel 3 planned vacations. A 1-night staycation in nearby Santa Cruz gave me the reset I needed.

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The author enjoys a soak in a hot tub.
The writer said she enjoyed soaking in a hot tub during her staycation.

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I'm in my 50s, and my brain fog scares me. Now I'm doing everything I can to give my memory a boost.

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Holly Rizzuto Palker stands in front of a sign promoting her stand-up comedy show.
The author said she started performing stand-up comedy to help her brain stay sharp.

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I moved 13 times over 15 years to advance my career. I would never wish this on anyone.

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Anahid S. Modrek in a row boat in new york city
The author moved several times for her academic career.

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