After relocating to Portland from Colorado in 2017 at age 66, the author faced significant emotional challenges while adjusting to the city's climate and building connections. Although financially motivated by a low-rent arrangement offered by family, the transition was tough. It took years of effort, including the use of a Seasonal Affective Disorder lamp and proactive measures to meet people, before the author began to feel at home. The experience highlights the challenges of starting anew and the importance of community connection.
"After moving to Portland, I realized I had to invest years into making connections to truly feel at home in this new city."
"The first few years were particularly challenging due to the emotional toll of adjusting to Portland's climate and the struggle to find community."
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