We moved halfway across the country so my kids could be near their grandparents. We get more support, and they get more time together.

• 03/03/2025, 4:50 AM
• businessinsider.com

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Nearly four years ago, we uprooted our family and moved halfway across the country from the South to the Midwest. It was a two-day journey with a full U-Haul and endless bathroom breaks. After five years and having two kids states away from our families, we were ready for support, so we relocated back to my hometown.