When our son was 5, we moved from California to Kentucky. He didn't want to leave, so we focused on the positives to help him through the change.
The author (not pictured) and her family moved from LA to Kentucky when her son was 5.
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When my son was 5, we moved from California to Kentucky to be closer to family.
At the time, he had a hard time with the concept and didn't want to leave.
We focused on the positives to help him with the transition.
We moved away to gain independence, and then we had kids. Now I understand how important it is to have support nearby.
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