I’ve thought a lot about how I wanted to start this blog. Initially I thought, “Hey! Wouldn’t it be cool, to show people how to travel across the country Nomads style?” Until I realized that this part of my life is just so much deeper than that. So here I am, Lilly, 42, “homeless” in Raleigh NC. All by choice. The landing spot was by chance. My car blew up and this was as far as I got, while finally freeing myself from Florida.
My heart was broken, I was let go from a great job, and was working my second job, scraping by and falling further in debt and farther from my dreams. I was broken and grieving. Grieving a marriage I had had so much hope in. But hope is never enough. So now I pick up the pieces of me, while grieving a life that I never had. So what do I do now? Now, I get to discover me. I don’t like the saying “I need to find myself”. I’m not lost.
I’ve been in Raleigh for 3 months now. It’s crazy to look at this town that was once a stranger to me. It feels like home. Just temporarily though. I’m it’s been incredible to watch the seasons change from summer to fall, and I look forward to seeing the winter come. I know it will come with some challenges. I’m here for the ride.
I figure this will be more of a memoir if anything. As I share my journey, my thoughts, and experiences. Not sure anyone else will actually follow along with me. Though I know my story will be out there, long after I have gone.
