I divorced my husband, and 6 months later, I met my girlfriend. We are celebrating Thanksgiving with both our families this year.

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Lace Larrabee divorced her ex and met her girlfriend.

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My husband died in the middle of launching a business. I pivoted my career at 55 to take over, and it's helped with my grief.

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Jacqueline Gathers

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I live in a pool house in a stranger's backyard. The tiny house is perfect for me.

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Haley Bosselman on her couch next to a picture of her tiny house
The author lives in a tiny house.

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My boyfriend and I moved from Minnesota to Oregon on a whim. I hated it for the first year, but I stuck it out anyway.

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Stephanie Mork and her boyfriend and dog
The author moved to Oregon with her boyfriend.

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I'm the primary caregiver for my mother-in-law. She's 102, and putting her into a nursing home nearly broke me.

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Alison Pena and her mother in law in bed with a 102 balloon over them
The author (right) is the primary caregiver for her mother-in-law.

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My aunt moved in with my family when my uncle died. We thought we were helping her, but really, she helped us.

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The author's family.
The author, third from left, says that when her aunt, fourth from left, moved in, it was good for the whole family.

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I work full-time in a traveling circus. I've traveled the world, but it's not always glamorous.

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Woman doing trapeze
The author lives in a traveling circus.

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I tried being a digital nomad in Portugal. It wasn't the dream I expected.

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The author in Lisbon in 2018.
The author thought that living and working in Portugal as a digital nomad would feel like living in a dreamy Instagram feed. It wasn't that easy.

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I got married 10 years ago. When I look back on my wedding gifts, I'm surprised by what stood the test of time.

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A composite image, on the left are four pieces of pottery, and on the right are hand-painted wine glasses.
The author and her husband still love and use pottery from a friend, as well as hand-painted wine glasses received as wedding gifts.

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My husband and I were looking forward to being empty nesters. Then my brother with Down syndrome asked if he could move in.

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Woman with brother
The author's brother moved in with her and her husband in 2025.

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