"My post-breakup plan was to put all of my belongings into a storage unit and spend a few months in Tulum. After that, I would travel to Miami and Los Angeles, "interviewing" both cities as candidates for a longer-term move. I was about seven months into this plan when I learned my role was going to be eliminated. Luckily, I was able to secure freelance work, so I decided to continue my travels since I wasn't needed in one particular place for my job."
"From Tulum, I headed to Mexico City. After just a few days, I fell in love with the food, vibrancy, people, and culture. My one-week vacation turned into an almost three-month stay. During my time in Mexico City, I explored art galleries and museums, learned some Spanish, made friends, went on dates, visited small shops, and tipped local people well. These little moments helped me learn how adaptable I t"
After ending a two-year live-in relationship and accepting a fully remote job, she packed belongings into storage and began traveling. An initial plan for a few months in Tulum expanded after a role elimination, and freelance work enabled continued nomadic life for about three years. Extended stays included an almost three-month visit to Mexico City, where immersion in food, culture, language learning, gallery visits, friendships, dates, and local interactions fostered adaptability. Travel became a prolonged chapter of personal growth, building independence, connections with other women, and greater confidence and presence upon returning to a settled life.
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