Denver had everything I wanted, including a strong group of friends. Now that prices are going up, many of those friends are moving away.
The author moved to Denver from Michigan.
Courtesy of Mary Beth Skylis
I moved from Michigan to Denver because of the hiking trails.
I quickly met a great group of friends and built a strong community.
But as the cost of living rises in Denver, my friends continue to move away.
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