I quit my job, divorced my husband, and moved to Italy to retire. I miss my kids, but I'm happier and healthier here.
Briefly

Cindy Sheahan retired from real estate in 2017 to travel the world after facing personal crossroads, including divorce and the mortality of friends. Initially, this was meant to be a temporary adventure, but she discovered a passion for exploring various countries like Cambodia, Vietnam, and Italy. Leaving behind a conventional life with regular responsibilities and small-town living became liberating. She relished the freedom of traveling alone, exploring at her own pace, and embracing new experiences, which solidified her decision to live abroad permanently.
Once I stepped out the door and visited places I had only dreamed of and ate food I had only read about, it was ridiculous to think I was going to go back to my "normal life."
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