Dear Nichole:

I agree that you “need time away from the blender of family”. I also like the idea of you reconsidering your lease and driving to another state. Because you did not want to consider any other state than Florida, then be it Florida. I don’t like the heat and humidity there and the fact that this man lives there is not a plus, as far as I am concerned. But Florida is a big state and it doesn’t have Chicago’s winter. So Florida it is, is my thought.

I think it is an excellent idea for you to move away from all members of your family, that is, away from Chicago and not close to Arizona (that’s where your other brother lives, I am almost sure I remember correctly).

I have done that myself, and all by myself, got into my car with all my belongings being in the car and drove to another state, no job waiting for me, but did have a house-sitting position available for me in the state I drove to.

anita