…But I can also see things, or at least explain them to others, from the practical viewpoint: I had some wonderful, interesting experiences in California but then got to the point where there was no professional growth for me or no professional opportunities in the directions I wanted/needed and in ways that would be sustainable for me financially, socially, or emotionally. So I looked for a new, better job in a location that I like: I found one and went for it. So that’s what I’m doing here in Colorado now: I’m working at a job that gives me an opportunity to grow in some ways that I feel important to me now, in a comfortable/safe social environment, and while also allowing me to do the things I enjoy in my free time, like rock climbing, trail running, etc.
That’s all I need to explain to whoever asks — and also to my own self when emotions get overwhelming!
The Little Prince and the Fox 