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Ever wish you could just leave your life behind and never look back?
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over a year ago
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"We both did as children
Mr M left home aged 15
Mrs M aged 11
It made us who were are today and is the glue that binds us.
P.s cant stand the USA, can think of far better places."
Left home aged 11?? Assuming you had somewhere safe to go? A new place to call home? |
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"We both did as children
Mr M left home aged 15
Mrs M aged 11
It made us who were are today and is the glue that binds us.
P.s cant stand the USA, can think of far better places.
Left home aged 11?? Assuming you had somewhere safe to go? A new place to call home? "
Moved in with my aunt and uncle who I have always looked at as my mom and dad. |
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"To some large degree we have it in us to do so much more than that we will credit ourselves for, it's finding the courage from within to stop justifying why we must stay where we are. It's not running away, it's running to.  "
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I did that 30 years ago - it was tough, but the right thing to do...
Unfortunately, you can't run away from the memories in your head - they will always haunt you...
I ended up on a street corner, my possessions in a plastic bag, no money, no home, no family or friends - but the life that I have rebuilt is mine and mine alone!
If you need to do it, then just go - it's hell to get though, but it makes you a stronger person...
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Every damn day, just a small lotto win and I can do it for real "
If you need to rely on a lotto win to back you up - you'll never do it!
Do it for real - walk out with nothing, and start again...
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Yes!!!
Only if I can take my daughter and pooch with me.
And my job.
And my house, I quite like my house, and I’ve spent years renovating it.
And my cat.
And my car.
Fuck it!! I’m staying"
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"That would be amazing right now. I'd go to America and start fresh. Create a new life for myself. I'd sell my frigging soul for that opportunity."
Have you researched it? It may be possible. Find a way.  |
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Yes I did it when I was 18 ! I do not regret it ! But still go back visit friends and family !
But feels really different ! I studied , I have a job , travelled different countries ,have my little corner ,a son who is polite and clever !
I am happy but I look back just to admire and visit ! Not staying !! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Regularly away I think this. If it wasn't for my children and other loved ones I would do it.
I just need to have another shit at living my life and I'd do it all differently.
But I have my children, my health and I'm happy on The while becyse I've home to accept my situation isn't perfect but I'm making the most of my life by working hard and playing harder. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"That would be amazing right now. I'd go to America and start fresh. Create a new life for myself. I'd sell my frigging soul for that opportunity."
Whats stopping you? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Regularly away I think this. If it wasn't for my children and other loved ones I would do it.
I just need to have another shit at living my life and I'd do it all differently.
But I have my children, my health and I'm happy on The while becyse I've home to accept my situation isn't perfect but I'm making the most of my life by working hard and playing harder."
Ffs..damn typos...no I don't need another shit, just yet ...but another shot at my life would be great. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I really don't. I've lost a lot of people that I'm close to through them dying. I did uproot my life and relocate to help family which I've found hard especially now they are gone as I don't know anyone. But on the same point I feel lucky to be here, lucky to have the life I have and lucky to have freedom and health so I tend to try and value what I've got rather than what I don't have |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I’m doing just that next year.....I’ve sold up and Im off for 10 years of travelling .... can’t friggin wait  "
Sounds amazing!! Where you heading first? |
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By *itty9899Man
over a year ago
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"Every damn day, just a small lotto win and I can do it for real
If you need to rely on a lotto win to back you up - you'll never do it!
Do it for real - walk out with nothing, and start again...
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True, but I need to clear some debt to walk, but one day. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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It's awesome to hear that people have done it and made a success of it. Good on you guys. As for why I haven't done it... money and I'm fucking terrified. I don't really have any ties keeping me here, I'm not particularly close with my family, they've done too much shady shit for me to really wanna stay for them.
I don't know, maybe one day I'll find the courage to actually do it, but right now I've got a lot to think about. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I’m doing just that next year.....I’ve sold up and Im off for 10 years of travelling .... can’t friggin wait
Sounds amazing!! Where you heading first?"
Starting in Thailand.... end of plan will take each day as it comes... |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I’m actually on the cusp of doing this, just putting my shit in order, getting rid of possessions and generally simplifying my life.
I backpacked to Oz and Nz in 2002,2003 and have lived in California for a few months.
I’ve realised it’s when I’m at my best and converting it from ‘traveling’ to ‘life’
Deep down YOU know the answer as you can’t lie to yourself. |
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By *ida8780Couple
over a year ago
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We are starting a 5 year plan to sell up and move to somewhere like New Zealand or Canada. Ireland is a fantastic country but we just want more than what we have here. We can’t even explain it. We both work in good jobs, nice house in the country, two cars and nice things and friends. Sounds ungrateful but everyday life is just full of non stop monotonous stuff. |
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"That would be amazing right now. I'd go to America and start fresh. Create a new life for myself. I'd sell my frigging soul for that opportunity."
No - I love my kids/Mum/family etc far too Mitch to cut and run!
However - I’d quite like to have a time machine and go back and make different choices! I certainly wouldn’t be 49, skint and in a crap job if I could do it all again! I’d still want my 3 babies though - even though they make me even more skint!  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"We are starting a 5 year plan to sell up and move to somewhere like New Zealand or Canada. Ireland is a fantastic country but we just want more than what we have here. We can’t even explain it. We both work in good jobs, nice house in the country, two cars and nice things and friends. Sounds ungrateful but everyday life is just full of non stop monotonous stuff. "
The world is there to explore and experience- not live like sheep.
Lots of people just seem to surrender their lives to fate. |
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By *ida8780Couple
over a year ago
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"We are starting a 5 year plan to sell up and move to somewhere like New Zealand or Canada. Ireland is a fantastic country but we just want more than what we have here. We can’t even explain it. We both work in good jobs, nice house in the country, two cars and nice things and friends. Sounds ungrateful but everyday life is just full of non stop monotonous stuff.
The world is there to explore and experience- not live like sheep.
Lots of people just seem to surrender their lives to fate."
Agree. We had nothing 10 years ago and has taken a while to get where we are now. We both were made redundant from what was crappy jobs in the same year and 2 months after getting married. Got ourselves back on a life we needed but we still want that little bit more. Hence the 5 year plan from this January |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I’m doing just that next year.....I’ve sold up and Im off for 10 years of travelling .... can’t friggin wait
Sounds amazing!! Where you heading first?
Starting in Thailand.... end of plan will take each day as it comes..."
Sounds like a fantastic plan, hope you enjoy! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I don't know, maybe one day I'll find the courage to actually do it, but right now I've got a lot to think about.
Do it...
Life is too short to worry about the silly stuff. Have fun, regret nothing and don't let people bring you down. |
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By *tonMessCouple
over a year ago
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We are in a pretty good place in our lives right now, so no, I wouldn't want to up and leave it all. We plan to retire to North Yorkshire at some point in the future but for now we are happy souls. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I think you can only leave the physical parts. Your past and your feelings will go with you.
I've moved around a fair bit. I don't feel better for it.
I'd like to find a place I feel content and can put down roots. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I’m doing just that next year.....I’ve sold up and Im off for 10 years of travelling .... can’t friggin wait
Sounds amazing!! Where you heading first?
Starting in Thailand.... end of plan will take each day as it comes..."
If you are going on your own you may like to check out an internet site www.thelmaandlouise.com. Its a site for women who want to find others to travel with and covers the world. Great for people travelling who may want to meet others at certain stages. I went to India with 3 women from there and had a great time.  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"That would be amazing right now. I'd go to America and start fresh. Create a new life for myself. I'd sell my frigging soul for that opportunity.
No - I love my kids/Mum/family etc far too Mitch to cut and run!
However - I’d quite like to have a time machine and go back and make different choices! I certainly wouldn’t be 49, skint and in a crap job if I could do it all again! I’d still want my 3 babies though - even though they make me even more skint! "
A time machine is what I'd love the most. I'd be happy with staying if I could just go back and do things differently. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I kind of did this actually. Jumped ship from North America and the career I was pursuing. While I'm not finished "running" to my destination, things have been going a lot better for me in hindsight. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I’m doing just that next year.....I’ve sold up and Im off for 10 years of travelling .... can’t friggin wait
Sounds amazing!! Where you heading first?
Starting in Thailand.... end of plan will take each day as it comes...
If you are going on your own you may like to check out an internet site www.thelmaandlouise.com. Its a site for women who want to find others to travel with and covers the world. Great for people travelling who may want to meet others at certain stages. I went to India with 3 women from there and had a great time. "
Oh thats just great...thank you. Ive not heard of it but will check it out. Mwahhh x |
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