I moved from California to Texas for a fresh start. It was much more affordable there, but I was still unhappy and moved back.

I moved from California to Texas for a fresh start. It was much more affordable there, but I was still unhappy and moved back.

Courtesy of Priscila Barros

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Priscila Barros, 41, who works in social media and freelance marketing. In 2021, Barros moved from California to Texas with her three children; she returned to California in 2025. The conversation has been edited for length and clarity.

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