My kids are growing up 400 miles from their cousins. It's shown me that family can be whatever you want it to be.

After my family moved, my two kids, 9 and 11, are growing up far from their cousins. It's caused me to redefine family.

This kid in a grown-up body still has a lot to look forward to

The younger generation thinks older people have already experienced everything, but that is so far from the truth.

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I moved 3 hours away from where I grew up in Miami. After 15 years, I still love living within driving distance of home.

About 15 years ago, I moved to a small town in Florida, three hours from where I grew up in Miami. Living this far from my hometown has been great.
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January 7, 2026 • Trump offers advice to the GOP as midterm fears grow and he struggles to connect with voters on the economy. And, the Pentagon reviews the "effectiveness" of women in ground combat ...