A breakup in 2022 led to a drastic life change, as the speaker quit their job and traveled with a friend in mid-2023. The initial months were filled with adventure across Europe and Asia, providing a distraction from the pain of the breakup. However, the journey took a turn when the speaker stayed in Taiwan for six months to care for a sick relative. The experience, while meaningful, became emotionally taxing, leaving the speaker longing for stability and a return home after 18 months abroad.
After living together for a year, my boyfriend broke up with me, leaving me devastated and feeling stuck in a job that didn't excite me.
I decided to travel after my breakup, starting in Madrid with my best friend Megan, fulfilling a long-held dream of backpacking together.
The initial months of travel felt like a fantasy; we enjoyed diverse experiences from savoring tapas to meditating with monks in Thailand.
Eventually, I stayed in Taiwan for six months to care for my sick grandma, balancing gratitude for service with the emotional toll of caretaking.
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