I love this reflection on neighborhoods and neighbors. Having moved a lot in the past 8 years (military family), I’ve experienced both really wonderful neighbors that I trusted with my children and neighbors I barely saw, never knew.
I hated the town we lived in before moving to CO (where we are now and where our neighbors are amazing) — but we lived on base and the loop we lived on was a tight knit little unit. Those women were my lifeline for 3 awful years in an otherwise shitty, isolated, inhospitable town. It was the only thing I was sad to leave.
In my experience it’s rare to have a really close-knit street/neighborhood. I never had it growing up and I’ve lived in a LOT of places. At 38, this is the first time I’ve experienced a neighborhood community, and I’m very grateful for it. It’s so valuable and it’s nice to know that you have other people around looking out for you and your home.
I love this reflection on neighborhoods and neighbors. Having moved a lot in the past 8 years (military family), I’ve experienced both really wonderful neighbors that I trusted with my children and neighbors I barely saw, never knew.
I hated the town we lived in before moving to CO (where we are now and where our neighbors are amazing) — but we lived on base and the loop we lived on was a tight knit little unit. Those women were my lifeline for 3 awful years in an otherwise shitty, isolated, inhospitable town. It was the only thing I was sad to leave.
Good neighbors can really help turn a situation around, or at least make it bearable. I'm glad you had that when you needed it most!
In my experience it’s rare to have a really close-knit street/neighborhood. I never had it growing up and I’ve lived in a LOT of places. At 38, this is the first time I’ve experienced a neighborhood community, and I’m very grateful for it. It’s so valuable and it’s nice to know that you have other people around looking out for you and your home.
Agreed! Everyone needs someone to tell them when they leave a garage door open or a window uncovered that they can see in. 😉