Growing up, I spent nearly every weekend with my grandmother. She made me see that I am smart and powerful.

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The author on her wedding day with her grandmother.
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I loved living abroad in Mexico, but thought taking a job in Chicago would help me settle down. It was a big letdown.

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Niesha Davis while on a bus tour of the Englewood Chicago area.

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After getting a surprise inheritance of $20,000 from my aunt, I started traveling. Now, I live in Argentina.

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The author has gone on three big trips so far with his inheritance.

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We lived in my mother-in-law's freezing garage in Utah for 1.5 years. It helped us save thousands, but I sometimes felt ashamed.

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Thea Atkinson (right) with her husband and their dog.

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I left New York City because I felt stuck in a job that was going nowhere. Now, after 6 years in Atlanta, I'm ready to leave.

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Henny Jacobs lived in New York City for years.

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I lived 2,000 miles away from my dying mother. I traveled to her as often as I could, but caregiving took its toll on my family.

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The author (not pictured) lived far from his mother while she was dying.

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My brother and I own multiple companies together. We swear by these 3 rules to keep the peace.

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The author (left) owns two businesses with his brother (right).

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A stranger came to help me out when I was stranded on the side of the road. He had a profound impact on my life.

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A man stands alone by his car on the side of the road.

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Watching plastic surgery reels has me debating it for myself. I've started hyper-fixating on the changes in my own face.

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The author started wondering whether she wants plastic surgery or not.

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My French-born husband taught me the real way to experience France — slow, immersive, and away from big cities

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Dani Smith and her husband
The author has enjoyed seeing a different side of France when she travels with her French-born husband.

Courtesy of Dani Smith.

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