I hiked the Appalachian Trail with my family of 4. We ran out of water on the second day and faced a dire situation.

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Victoria Marie Lees and her children hiking with backpacks and blankets
The author (far right) and her two children while on a hiking trip.

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I was 7 years sober when I met my husband. I still needed to set boundaries with him when his drinking triggered me.

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Camilla Richardson and her husband embracing
The author (left) had to be open about her sobriety with her husband.

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I'm a public school teacher with a 3-hour commute. I thought I'd hate it, but it's my favorite part of my day.

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The author loves her long commute because she gets time for herself.

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After giving birth, I felt detached from my body. I decided to cut my hair and start hormone replace therapy.

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a person holding a sleeping baby
The author, not pictured, began their gender journey after giving birth.

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I moved from Toronto to NYC and have no plans to return to Canada. I prefer life in the US.

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Jeremy Berke sitting down wearing a black t-shirt and smiling for the camera
Jeremy Berke moved from Canada to the US and prefers life in the States.

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I quit my job 5 years ago and got a one-way ticket to Bali. I've been to 24 countries, and I'm not returning to the US anytime soon.

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photo of Tasha Prados sitting at a table with a colorful mosaic background
Tasha Prados has traveled around the world and picked up a few traveling tips along the way.

Daniel Morris

I left teaching after 17 years. Now I work at Costco stocking shelves, and I'm happier.

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A side by side image of Kelly Andrews-Denney and a Costco store in Alhambra, California.

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I've been married for three years and still haven't changed my last name. The longer I wait, the less I want to.

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an unhappy couple on the couch
The author, not pictured, doesn't want to take her husband's last name.

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I didn't like how I looked growing up. I regret not having photos of special moments because of it.

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Mother and daughter looking at family photos
The author, not pictured, regrets not documenting important moments in her life because she felt she didn't look good.

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After my divorce earlier this year, I'll be spending Thanksgiving alone. I couldn't be happier.

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a woman laying on the couch on her phone and dog
The author, not pictured, will spend Thanksgiving alone with her dogs.

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