RE: Wish I Was A Tree...
hey @rcarter. I lived in Jamaica for a couple of years. And I've frequented Florida to visit family during the summer. But otherwise, just Massachusetts. My kids have Autism programs here, so the last 7 years at least I've not even traveled beyond the east coast (even just for vacation.)
NC is nice though! My friend Crystal lived there for a long time before she moved to Virginia. She always says that she wishes she didn't go, lol. So I assume it's very comfortable living there.
Massachusetts is expensive too. If it were not for the kids being so rooted here and needing services at Children's, I'd be down south too. Just saw a 4 bedroom HOUSE for 1/2 what I pay for rent to co-op an apartment in Cambridge. Ridiculous. But it's worth it staying as well. I really can't say I can be confident about the health care and special education in other places.
Is there a reason you want to live in the Mountains vs. the Suburbs? You like the remoteness?
I agree that Mass has best specialists for kids and families that need special care. It is much more affordable down south, and weather is nicer for sure :)
I like the wilderness, because am not a huge fan of people... Haha. I like my privacy, and no neighbors :)
Ha-ha! I love that and I completely understand. One thing for sure about being a parent, one's own self-interests fall to the wayside. I too love isolation and nature. But not the best option with little kids if an emergency arises (especially being a single mom.) When I was married I thought about moving more into the country but that plan got sacked with the divorce. For sure the weather is MUCH nicer. New England winter makes me question all of my decisions hahahhahaha