I moved away from my hometown five years ago for work and I still cry when I see photos of the coffee shop where I used to write, but people say I chose this so I shouldn't complain.
More people experience this than they realize.
Even chosen changes involve real loss of place, community, and identity that society dismisses because the move was voluntary.
“Where Are You with Disenfranchised grief — when loss isn't recognized?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.