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c_l_who t1_iyhmijy wrote

I'm a native Vermonter (6th generation) who went off and lived all over the world. Settled back here about 25 years ago and still consider it the best place I've ever lived. My adult children, who are off making their way in large cities have the ultimate goal of moving back here too. You really can't beat the quality of life, the kindness, the supportive communities, etc. Every time I leave, I breathe a huge sigh of relief when I cross the border returning home. My stress level instantly drops and my sense of contentment goes through the roof. I hope you'll be able to find your way back to Vermont someday.

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benjerrysanders t1_iyhzw76 wrote

I have a surprisingly similar visceral response upon crossing the state line. Unfortunately I’ve not been able to find my way home, and as a 5th generation Vermonter (only ever met one other who was a 6th), trying to get back after going to UVM for medical school was and is still a challenge. I applaud those who are able to make it work, with a healthy amount of jealousy.

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Longjumping_Vast_797 t1_iyj2gwq wrote

I third that notion. Same feeling of relief.

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thatgirl001 t1_iyjtepx wrote

Same here! A wave of feeling that something is right in the world again. Damn this place really is magical

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c_l_who t1_iyi7qua wrote

My family's roots here are long and deep. My father takes great pride in my children being 7th generation. They, however, just roll their eyes.

The reaction really is visceral. Hard to explain to someone who hasn't experienced it.

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dmcginvt t1_iyl6fe0 wrote

cant agree more. But i have to say this , where I live everyone owns their parents place and land. I dont see that going way unless the kids are idiots. The people complaining their kids cant live here is nonsense, they can and do. There's no shortage of land owned by 5 generations of peeps who own the fuck out of their land and lots of it. On.y people bitching are the people that cant buy it from them

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