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jmbar2

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3. I moved from Texas to Oregon 8 years ago

Reply to doublethink (Original post)

Wed Nov 13, 2024, 12:02 AM

Nov 13

I had a feeling then that this would be a better place to age due to the thin social safety net in Texas. It has been one of my best life decisions.

However, affordable housing has been a major challenge the whole time I've been here. Housing is VERY expensive and hard to find. Oregon hasn't done a lot of housing construction so existing housing stock is often old and moldy. Normal apartments here would be considered run-down low-income apts in Houston.

But it's blue, and boy am I glad to be here this week! Good luck on your explorations.

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Go West young Men and Women. [View all] doublethink Nov 12 OP

Very thoughtful and inspiring, doublethink. wordstroken Nov 12 #1

Hope it helps keep things in perspective. doublethink Nov 12 #2

I moved from Texas to Oregon 8 years ago jmbar2 Nov 13 #3

Love the positive vibes on your decision ... doublethink Nov 13 #4