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I'm racially ambiguous which means I look different to everyone. I feel like I lacked a community that could've helped me celebrate who I am.
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According to Business Insider's estimates, it will cost about $25,714 to care for a small child this year.
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The college application process in the US was lengthy and demoralizing for their son, who ended up attending college in France.
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I'm a 35-year-old woman without a husband and kids. My parents' help allows me to be financially independent in other ways and I have no guilt about it.
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After relocating her family to Spain in 2016, Jackie Baxa's children grew fond of the European lifestyle, and decided to attend college in Europe.
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We canceled our trip to South California and flew to Cardiff instead. It was cheaper and my daughters had the time of their life.
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My son was diagnosed with severe anxiety and pathological demand avoidance. He ignores and avoids rules, which can make traveling hard.