Moving is harder when you've been somewhere for so long
Family moved 150 miles to Santa Barbara in 2023 for husband's dream job, prompting difficult adjustments, new activities, and divergent paths for teenage children.
My son moved home because of the high cost of living and a low-paying, entry-level job. I never got to be an empty nester.
An adult child returned home to save money; the family balances financial practicality, interpersonal tensions, and mutual support while planning toward future independence.