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Born and raised?

Posted: Jun 29, 2010

How many of you were born, raised, and continue to live near the same place, or even the same state? I oftentimes get patients who were born and/or raised in one place and then moved all over the country. I was raised within 20 miles of my brithplace, born in my mother's bedroom. Even now as an adult, I'm only about 2 hours away from there, and my mother, father and all my siblings live within 2 towns. Nobody has moved out of the area except maybe my brother in the military, but he's coming back too.

Where were you born, raised and choose to live? Do you think moving is good for kids? Or is staying in one community better?

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Still in SE corner of PA - Old part-timer

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I'm within a 10 mile radius of where my family has lived since 1722. I enjoy having my family local and cannot imagine living anywhere else. But obviously, I don't belong to a family of wanderers!

I find this AWESOME - Wow

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Such a sense of continuity. I'm in awe :-)

Me, too - SM

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I am from York, PA and have lived here all my life. My family also lives in York. However, my one brother is planning to move to San Antonio, Texas in the next few months. He does not like hot, humid weather. . . . WOW! I was hired out of the Feasterville office. I think we "spoke before." I miss talking to the gang at the office. In case you did not know, Eileen died last year. She was the heart of the company and a true expert in the field.

Sorry to hear that - Old part-timer

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I didn't know about Eileen. That's sad. Do you know if Lettie is still around? She was really a funny lady.

Not sure - SM

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I am not familiar with the name. I can certainly check with my buddy who used to work out of that office. I am sure you knew about Raylene Cooper. She passed away several years ago. I just loved talking to both Raylene and Eileen on the phone. We would break into an endless laughter over some things, and I do miss them so much. We had it good then. I miss those days. Take care. I'll let you know if I can find out about Lettie.

Born and raised in SE PA too, born in Media and - sm - ECMT

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lived in Concordville/Glen Mills for 30 years before moving to MD, now in VA though. Family is spread out some. Dad in DE now, one brother in PA in Chadds Ford only 10 miles from where we were raised, and other brother in NY. My brother in NY has lived about, NJ, DE, CT, back to PA, then NY, was living in England for a while too. But very built up now up there, where I am now in VA is very much like it was there when I was little, so love it where I am now.

I'm in PA as well - Stella-JRG

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Central PA - small world.

didn't move far - Stella-JRG

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I live about 2 miles from where I lived right after I was born. We moved when I was 2. My DH lived in the same town and we live in the house where he grew up. My sister moved about 2 hours away but moved back when she started her family. I have no experience about moving so can't answer the question about what is good for the kids.

I had a guy call one time from out west who was doing genealogy on DH's family and he made the comment that this branch of the family didn't move much from where it started.

Moving away - dln

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I was born and raised in a tiny town in MN (population 200). I could think of nothing I wanted more as I was growing up than to get out (naturally job options were extremely limited)! I ended up moving to Arizona when I was 22 and am still here 13 years later. Most of my family live back in MN, though my parents have moved down this way and are only a couple of hours away from me now.

I do visit my hometown along with friends and family that still live in that area when I can, but my life is not there anymore. It's funny as when I go to visit my hometown, it used to seem so big to me when I was younger and now it just seems so ridiculously tiny!

Maybe the day will come when I want to move back, but I can't see that happening in the near future! :)

to dln - where in MN

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So where were you born DLN?

I was born and raised in Northern Minnesota, (1500 people), went to college 100 miles away for 2 years, then moved to the big city for 15 years, met my husband, moved to California for 15 years until he got sick.

He then called my parents and told them he was bringing "their little girl back." Despite his terminal illness, he made me promise I would not let him die in California. Three days after we returned home, he went to the hospital. He sent me out with my SIL to buy a home, which I did within 3 days. I told him what the place looked like 437 times in his hospital room; the next day he decided that his "job was done" and he passed away, 9 days after we left California. He hung on long enough to know that all was well with me.

I have been here ever since and live in the home I bought and explained to him. That was 7 years ago. So I am back home, my parents are still here, and my brothers and all their families have returned after moving away for a few years. Now my mom is in the nursing home after a stroke and I am there for her. Guess this is where God wants me to be. Still truly love California, but I could never live there again.

Wow, what a heart-touching story! - dln

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Reading your story gave me the chills! I am so sorry for the loss of your husband, but I am glad to hear things worked out for you in the end and you are now back home and near your mother as she most definitely needs you right now.

My parents are getting older, and I know when the time comes I will more than likely have to move to where they are (it's a 3-1/2 hour drive for me right now) to help them out. If they were back in MN, I would no doubt do the same thing.

The town I was born in is Villard (closest to Alexandria, pretty near to St. Cloud).

I can honestly say there are parts of MN I miss a lot, the lakes especially, and it is a great place to raise a family. I am still single, though, and for right now this is where I want to be, but who knows what the future will bring? I have never been one to say "I will live in one place forever," but I think as I get older I tend to want to be nearer to my family, so I am grateful my parents are relatively close by!

Wow, I guess I got a bit long-winded! Thanks for sharing your story, best of luck to you and enjoy your family! :)

MN :) - MTJulie

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I am also from northern minnesota--Duluth area. Don't know if I will ever live anywhere else. Although I would love to travel and see the rest of the country/world, I just love it here too much. Nice to see some other MN MTs here too :)

Born and raised - Eurosepsis

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I was born, raised and lived in New Orleans my whole life (45 years) until Hurricane Katrina when I lost my house, my job (the hospital I worked for there for 20 years was COMPLETELY under water and never reopened) and my 25-year marriage. I moved to Idaho with my best friend and now husband.

This is literally a completely opposite world than I was used to. I love it here but you just can take the south out of a southern girl . . . no matter how much snow you throw at her :)

Holy moly Eurosepsis! Talk about being a survivor! - Hayseed

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I cannot even fathom having all that thrown at me and coming out of it mentally and physically intact. You certainly have my admiration! You go girl!

:-)

Born and raised in Georgia, still in the same town that I grew up in .. (sm) - Happy MTer

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I was born in a town about 25 miles south of where I live now, we moved to South Carolina and Texas for VERY short periods of time when I was very little (very little memories). We moved back here to this town because my mom's parents were here and I have been here ever since. My hubby and I have lived in the same house for 24 years on land that he grew up on (was owned by his parents, his grandparents and his great-grandparents).

Personally I do not think that moving around is good for kids as I have watched my daughter and her husband move my grandkids 8 times in the last 3 years. The heartbreak that my oldest grandson goes through (other granddaugter is only 2) with each move is just horrible. My kids were born and raised in the house that we live in now, hubby and I had recently talked about selling and moving closer to town but it upset our daughters drastically so we decided to stay (and for other reasons). My mom, dad, sister and her family live about 5 minutes from us and my hubby's family is on the same land. My brother, unfortunately, lives in another state due to his job.

I love having all of the family close by. Of course there are pros and cons to it but thankfully, for us, there are more pros than cons.

Still in Iowa - MarineMom

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I was born and raised in Ottumwa, Iowa, and we moved to Cedar Rapids when I was about 7, which is 1-1/2 away. I lived in Louisiana (Shreveport) for about 2 years from 2002 to 2004, but came back to Iowa and have no intentions of ever moving again. I loved the weather in Lousiana, and I hate the snow in Iowa, but my family is here, so here I will stay.

Does that mean you have a child that is in the USMC - or you like marine mammals?

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If it is the first, please thank your son or daughter for their service :)

Yes, my son - MarineMom

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My soon to be 21-year-old son (firstborn) is a LCpl in the Marine Corps. He is an ammo tech and is currently stationed in Okinawa, Japan right now). He has been in since 12/2008. I haven't seen him for over a year. I have 3 children, all sons, and my youngest son (soon to be 19) is considering becoming a Marine soon, as well. I will pass on your thanks, and thank YOU for supporting the Service men and women!! Not everyone does and that is very sad.

we love our military :) - family

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My boyfriend is a veteran of the USMC. He was SatCom and was stationed at Pendleton but went to Iraq. He actually wishes he could get back in... but unfortunately it\'s not that easy these days even though he was a SGT and an honorable discharge. I hope the best for your 19-year old as well! My brother in law is currently a Marine stationed at MCAS Beaufort, but currently in Yuma, AZ getting ready to deploy to Afghanistan..
We LOVE our men and women and will always support them!!
I try my hardest when I see one in their cammies out and about always let them know thank you, and when I see older ones or whatever wearing hats and such that say what they served, I try to make it a point to let them know there are people that appreciate what they do. I am not sure they really understand that there are so many of us that really really are grateful for them, so if I can let someone know I\'m glad to.

Happy 4th! Hope you see your son soon!

Born and raised in New England - but now in another part of the country

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New England girl here. Joined the service at 20, went to Europe, married there, then came back to the US, went back to Germany, came back to the US and we just happened to stay on the other side of the country. All my family and friends are in New England, with some friends here I've met at past jobs. Definitely don't get back as often as I want and I miss New England a lot.

Bron, raised, and continue to live here in PA - Backwards Typist

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A town of 5,000 with other towns close by with the same population. After graduating high school, couldn't wait to leave and live in the big city. Got the chance to go to a school in Phila., live with an aunt, and hated every minute of the city.

DH and I thought of moving to another state but couldn't find anything close to here, so stayed put.

The most exciting thing that ever happened here was: (1) The first fast food restaurant with $.15 hamburgers in the 1970s (not McD); and (2) the interstate built near here.

The only thing I don't like about this area is that it is now classified as a bedroom community and our roads are not compatible with all the traffic from people of larger cities and states moving here but still communiting a couple hours to work.

My paternal ancestors came to this area here in 1709 and 1750. My maternal ancestors came to CT in 1635 and some settled in an area that was part of CT, later to become PA. Some flew the coop but most put their roots down.

My foster son's gf is my 4th cousin, which I found out when tracing my roots; i.e., this is an area where everyone is related to everyone else. Love it.

Born and Raised - NCalMT

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I was born, raised and continue to live in far northern California. I did move from the super-small town of less than 1,000 I grew up in to the next city of about 10,000 just 25 miles away! Always thought I wanted to get out of here, but never did and am glad I continue to live where I do.

Mendocino or Humboldt Counties?? - Possibly Del Norte?

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to me sounds like that :) but that's where I was raised and most people consider San Fran northern CA...

Personally I think the best thing I ever did was move out of NorCal.

Glad you are happy where you are!!

I was born and raised in a little tiny town in... - Kendra

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California in the desert and miss it very much, but my husband is in the military, so since I left a little over 5 years ago, I have lived in Washington state, then Mississippi for a couple of months, then Nebraska for 5 months, and now I am back in MS. I LOVED my neighbors in Washington and miss them VERY much, but am getting to know my new neighbors here and, although they are not nearly as friendly as the Washington neighbors, they are very nice and helpful with my husband being gone. I did not like the cold weather in Washington. I miss the desert, but am not too pleased with the political climate in California, so if I could find a desert in Mississippi where all of my old neighbors from Washington lived with some big tall mountains like CA, as well, I would be a very happy girl. :)

haha wish we could form the perfect place :) - I hear that

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I was raised in Northern CA and would like to never go back there...

I now live in the high desert in NV and like it a lot. I lived in South Carolina as well and I really loved the south.

Lots of family in Washington, but don't like the weather...

Pros and Cons everywhere... it would be awesome to build your own perfect place :)

Thank your hubby for his service :)

B&R in Northern California - there NO MORE! - I moved next door

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to the lovely state of Nevada. The high desert has soooo much better weather that I ever had growing up. That is my #1 reason that I like it here actually!

If I could help it, I'd never go back to California, any part of it. I do appreciate the beauty of it, but the fog and the rainy days I just can't handle all the time. The beach and the redwoods are all gorgeous... but if I want a beach I want to swim in it... and Southern CA is way too expensive as well...

I am curious to why people chose where they live too and it's awesome to see everyone's different opinions. I certainly don't think I live in the best place ever but I think I live in a very nice place for outdoor activities and it has everything I need with still a small town feel...
it truly is the Biggest Little City in the world!!! :)

I like Reno, but if I were to live in that area... - Kendra

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I think I like Carson City a little better. Just a smaller feel, I guess. All this talk of the Sierras makes me miss home! I once got stuck on a school bus overnight on our way home from Reno for a field trip in a snow storm because we didn't have chains. Sounds terrible, but it was actually exciting and fun! I do like Reno, though and I agree, beats the heck out of Northern California.

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