I have raised a son, buried a husband, and given my service to all other family members in need. Now, I would like to take time for just me and if this sounds selfish, then I am. I seek a new location so that I can enjoy people and all the wonders that life has to offer. Moving will take much planning and considerations. I would love to move to Charleston, South Carolina seems as if the coastline is alwasy calling me, but an uneasiness seems to come over me...the not knowing. Some ideas or general advice would be helpful or just your moral support. Thank you!!!

Doddle50, Welcome to a great place and warm women to relax against. I'm sorry it took so long for someone to respond to you, but I think some of us couldn't get to the site last night for technical reasons.

Anyway, taking time for you after all you've been through sounds wise and timely. There are so many wise women here who will be here shortly to welcome you in and speak their insights and support. I hope you enjoy being here, and I look forward to hearing more from you.

Wow Dooddle,

What an exciting opportunity you have! A new life, a new journey! I don't think it sounds selfish at all!

Tell us more about your dream for a "new place". What would this new place be like, what would you do there?

Danita

Hi Doddle50

Welcome!

I think that new beginnings are a positive way of making a change in our life. And moving to a beautiful state sounds awesome!

Sometimes that's just the medicine we all need. A different change in scenery.

Do you have any family in S.C.? Have you been there before?

I would love to hear more about it.

Teresa :-)

I'm with the gals on this one. Charleston, SC is a fun place. My sister lived there for a few years and visiting her was a blast.

Do you get the uneasy feeling when you think of moving away, or just when thinking of moving to Charleston?

Thanks to all of you for such a great welcome to the forum. It warms my heart to know that the world has so many wonderful people.

Dotsie--- My uneasy feeling occurs when I think of moving in general, but I lone for a new change of life. Saling my home; locating a new job before I arrive all weigh on my mind, but I have put the wheels into motion by searching for employment before arriving in Charleston, SC.

Teresa--- I do have family about a 20 minutes drive from Charleston, SC.

Danita ---- Thank you for the moral support; my dream "new place" is a beautiful city with arts, theater, the coastline at your door; new people and new cultures. My soul lone for something new in my life.

Eagle Heart --- Thanks so much for the warm welcome and I will continue my quest for a new life. My heart felt thanks, again.

Hi ya Doodle50....Moving to a new place, starting a new life is wonderful. As far as having a job when you get there, not too important since you'll have ready cash from the sale of your home. You could rent a place for 6 months giving you a chance to get to know the area and where you might like to live permanently and find a job. Sometimes we merely have to grab the bull by the horns and DO IT! You'll always find negative people and reasons why you shouldn't but don't listen to them. Just do it and have a ball...Oops sorry forgot to welcome you. Welcome!!!

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Doodle50,

welcome and let me add a vote of confidence to your move. At 42, I moved from the hometown I'd grown up in and lived all my life and moved to Canada to marry a wonderful Canuck. Left behind my dad, 2 sons in college and had just buried my mother. Was it scary? You bet! Was it the right thing to do? You bet even more...

I had raised my 2 boys alone for 22 years and helped take care of a sick mom for over 15 years and felt it was time for me! So, spread your wings, take a deep breath and go fo it! If you don't do something for you.....no one else will...

Hugs,

Mary

Awweeee, the coastline at your door. How cool is that? How refreshing! How beautiful!

When I open my door, all I see is desert, rattlesnakes and tumbleweed.

A breath of fresh air in Phoenix is like putting your head inside a blowdryer and turning it on HIGH. YIKES!

I love my city........but I do dream of living by the ocean someday.

I say GO FOR IT! Life is not a dress rehearsal. Take a chance......

Teresa

Welcome to BWS, Doodle50.