As a child, my family moved A LOT!
The number one question always asked as the new kid.....
Is your dad military? ..........
Answer - NO.
My journey started in North Dakota where I was born. They moved around that state a few times, before venturing west. Seattle Washington is where I started kindergarden. From there we crossed the border north to B.C, Canada. Port Coquitlam was 1st & 2nd grade. Haney/ Maple Ridge I blasted through 3,4, 5th in 2 years. Tested, skipped 6th in time for them to move to Alberta Canada, for me to start 7th grade.
After spending multiple summers in Alberta, now we lived there! {For one long miserable year}. Then it was back, yes all the way back - to Seattle, Washington. 8th grade was in 3 different schools, starting in Federal Way, to White Center, to Kent. By 9th they bought a house! Only to turn around at the start of the 10 grade and announce they were selling and moving back to Alberta.
I moved out! I stayed here in Washington.
At 13-14. I Tried living with a friend so I could finish school and that didn't work out, ended up being a mom early with 4 little ones in tow by the time that marriage ended 11 years later.
The thought of planting roots, didn't seem to be in my DNA. Domestic Violence kept me moving around with the kids for safety until we met Papa. He's been around 30 years now! {Some things are worth keeping}. The stalking and being hunted only added to the PTSS that my parents had started forming in me. Making it more difficult to consider staying in one place.
When I was in 'one spot' I rearranged furniture A LOT. I'm so used to constant change, that I have to constantly change something in my life. When my brother built the new deck on our house years ago, he build the table and benches so they could be moved around. He knew I would even have to rearrange the deck!!
Cars/trucks are another constantly changing entity in my life. If they make it over a year, they must be pretty special! I'm currently selling the truck and going to replace it with a smaller car. {This ole truck girl, is finally settling down to a car - dreaming of a quiet smooth ride}.
The horses grounded me about 5 years ago. That is when I was really able to put this constant discontentment into perspective. It took finding the bond I'd been looking for all along, to help me see being grounded can be a 'good thing'.
I've since been able to settle into the thought of buying a house and NOT MOVING again. The commitment to the house is a big one for me. To feel safe enough to settle down is a huge accomplishment.
Why do I have to have so much constant change in my life?
I blame my parents and my EX for causing me to live 'reactively' rather than 'proactively' for too many years.
Take control of your life, become 'proactive' and discover yourself. Examine the 'whys' you do what you do. Look for the 'hows' to change the negative into positive - Life will become brighter!
Blessed by God
Life's good @ the Bright side of the Barn
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