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I’ve visited 9 states in the United States and 2 states in Mexico, as well as an island ~ !

Born in South Dakota and spent my first 5 years bouncing back and forth between South Dakota, Minnesota, and Wisconsin up until kindergarten.

I remained in Minnesota for the school year(s) then for segments in the summer and during winter breaks I would return to South Dakota for visiting family up until 11th grade.

There was a brief time in 6th grade where my brothers and I were taken out of school for two extra weeks after Christmas break to stay in Georgia which turned into a 4-5 month long vacation/ military base adventure.

10th grade came around and I was still in Minnesota because my birth donor kicked me out due to having a boyfriend that I wouldn't break up w/(this one she didn't have the parents # to call them and say horrible lies to make his parents ban his whole family from seeing me like she did with my first 'real' irl boyfriend) while she was in South Dakota starting a new camper traveling life w/ her new boyfriend, his two kids and my two brothers. 🙃😗

Not long after that at all her boyfriend passed and she lost everything when his sister stole all her stuff because she didn't like my birth donor and said she was using him for money. (sound horrible to say but I feel like they were both using Dustin for his money and that's why they both hated each other so much because with the other one around just one couldn't push Dustin around and be in control of his money, I said what I said)

Shortly after that she wanted me to live with her again and when I didn't want to she showed up on my door w/ two friends to move me from the property or I could have the cops called on my and be put in foster care, so I went with them only for her to abandon me 5 - 7 months later after she bought another camper and moved down to Florida, leaving me in Minnesota at their house. (Dustin and his sisters were in South Dakota)

Once she left it felt like a pretty normal home n' like I could have a happy n' normal 11th grade there but I came soon to find out that wasn't the case, first it started off with small things like naps where unacceptable for the children even if they had a long day you would be forced woken up with blow horns or water, you were not allowed to self express at all with piercing or colored hair(now if I was their child with uncolored hair and no piercings I could get this one, but they took me in with gauges, a nose piercing, and colored hair that had been getting dyed for almost a year), you were not allowed to "over eat" or if the grown ups had left overs they didn't want to eat they would leave them in the fridge for you to eat and no one was allowed to eat anything else until those leftovers were eaten, unless you know the parents wanted something different, they thought and openly shared how they thought depression and self hm was for people that wanted attention or are attention seekers know that their daughter as well as myself had current issues w/ self hm

(TW TW TW)

But to sum it up they wouldn't answer me for months if I could redye my hair purple for my birthday so a month after my birthday I dyed it purple & blue again like a teenager would and for that I was ripped off my bed, pinned down to the floor while her dad was on top of me trying to hold me down and shave my head while his girlfriend helped him hold the shaver plug in into the socket because I kept ripping it out, while he screamed you will respect me and when you decide to dye your hair black and don't fight about it then I'll stop shaving your head (ps he did give me a warning that because I dyed my hair purple if I didn't dye it to black before school tomorrow morning then he was going to shave it all off and I told him he couldn't do that because he wasn't my registered guardian and even if he was I don't think he could, and that's how he responded) all while his daughter and their parents roommate downstairs watched and listened.

Basically because this happens my birthing donor thought she'd let me live with her again so my cousin came to pick me up that night and in two weeks I was on a flight to Florida.

Florida life was pretty amazing but short lived, once the winter & spring was over we went back to South Dakota for the summer. (age 17)

went to Wisconsin for RockFest my first and only time sadly

When the next winter came around I decided to get an apartment in South Dakota w/ my brother and I while the birthing donor went to Alabama. (age 17/18)

I don't really remember when I stayed or visited where but from 2018 - 2019 I was back n' forth between South Dakota, North Dakota(mainly for family & shopping), Minnesota, Alabama & Florida(mainly for the ocean & seafood)

In the spring of 2019 I moved to Georgia from Alabama and lived there for almost a year with a very toxic ex and his sister that I'm pretty sure they had relations w/ but that's a whole nother story

2020 I moved back to Minnesota to live with a friend that I had since kindergarten since they said they would help be a safe space till I got back on my feet again, but I was never allowed to cry around her because it was too loud and everyone she ever introduced me to knew everything about my trauma story in detail and I was know as "oh your the Georgia person that --- saved" then would proceed to tell me everything they knew about me so I never felt like I could get away from the incident, when I spoke up to her about it she got mad I was talking her "Snapchat podcast" away more like gossip groups, then she began stealing all my clothing, tried to get me to go to my first job interview after getting back on my feet with no sleep, shower, or clean clothes, then I was using her phone because I didn't have one and she purposely told me the time was two hours later than what the boss texted her, then when I would sleep with men for a bag with her and do two somes with her, told her it was weird to be stalking people they way she is (like if you know someone you like is working at the store go in every once in a while to see them and actually talk to them but don't figure out where their house is and drive by it 4-7 times a day, this really got to me when she started doing it w/ my crush because it made me feel like a freak and not the good Megan thee stallion kinda freak either), or she would treat me badly if she couldn't do three partner ways with me then couldn't get the guy to just go with her instead

N' all these events leaded to her dating different guys on tinder till she found one that would let her mom in with him (bcuz he got her pregnant though) to have a new place to live and give me the ultimatum of moving in with her and her new boyfriend, basically get to be the house and dog keeper plus be okay with "sharing" my clothes with her and giving her my money from onlyfans while she gets to control the people that I talk to because at the time there was like 6 people that I just couldn't be taking to because they were "hers" or they were someone that harshly rejected her, or be left in the apartment I was currently staying in her with but she told me she didn't pay rent the whole time of her being there so I would have to since I was putting myself on the lease with her (I filled out the papers but was waiting to give them to her landlord but I no longer have them so still to this day IDK if that house is on my record or not but I hope not)

So then I Ended up going with another friend that I had of 5 years that had been sweet but had started turning weird the last two months he came to visit in the old friends apartment so I was sceptical on how it was going to turn out but I literally had no other options except see if the landlord would keep me with unpaid rent and me knowing I could barely afford food at the time with two cats that weren't supposed to be there (and more than anything my cats getting taking away from me scares me more than being homeless and IDK if they would remove pets from you like that if you have them in a place your not supposed to be having them)

Now as you could probably guess that living situation ended up being bad just like all the others but like ×10, then finally in 2023 I kicked him out because anytime I tried to leave he just ruined more of my things and stole whatever little $20 I had to my namer here or there so I could never build to go anywhere, then when Espe passed and I never got to fully get close to him because I couldn't get out of the relationship I was in even though I had been trying hard for almost two years made me snap

💩ly and ironically like before though there was a bunch of drama w/ the house we were renting so once I kicked him out I was expecting him to come back and pay for all the damage he did to it but he didn't and the only way the landlord would let me keep renting is if I fished that up out of pocket and she didn't want to take him to court because she didn't have the money to charge him for the damages, but when I was up past my eviction date she had no problem finding that money to try to take me to court

Now sadly I'm still in Minnesota and I also hate to admit for a little bit I lived in a shed which isn't the part I hate to admit but it's what I did after where I decided to move in w/ that same ex so I can try to get my life back on its feet even though he's still breaking my stuff like before but trying to function and live as an artist/ creator in a shed with three cats isn't so do able for me, maybe for other but not for me.

I get to overstimulated with the cat hair and litter since it was two feet from my bed, and the lack of sunlight because there was no windows, which is also important for taking pictures cause even with a ring light unless your in an already well lit room it doesn't do what it's supposed to, the lack of room to spread out and work was horrible I literally only had my bed or a dresser drawer or plastic bin that I could slide out to use

I'm hoping I can build up faster than he can cut up my clothing & belongings, in the last house it was more physical than materialistic or maybe it was 50/50 but I have learned if you are willing to show someone how far your crazy button goes the won't mess w/ you to your face anymore, they will still mess with you though because that's just how those types of people are

If you made it this far thank you so much for listening & reading, I Love chuuu mwyah mwyah

N' if you didn't and just did a fast scan than thank you for that and I Loves Youu too because I get it 😂❤️‍🩹

But cha I'm saving up for a sewing machine to start fixing what is broken plus start anew and move to a coast somewhere . . we'll see nothing is ever certain

My favorite states would definitely have to be Louisiana or Florida w/ how much I love a costal /boardwalk life #statesivebeento #northamerica #mexico #mexicotravel #leaveyourhomestate #backstory #aboutmyself

Ups n' Downs of constantly moving :

👍Pros:

• New foods, People & Cultures to constantly dive into

• Always learning & discovering something new

• Street Smarts +70%

🤔Cons:

• Harder time finding & learning to keeping a close friend group

• Feeling like the odd one out frequently

• It can be quite expensive to constantly move if you're a "material girl"

United States
2025/1/9 Edited to

... Read moreTraveling across states is not just about visiting new places; it's about embracing a wide range of experiences, cultures, and communities. During my time in states like Florida and Louisiana, I enjoyed the coastal life, networking with locals, sampling unique foods, and diving into cultural events. Each stop in my journey added lessons learned and unforgettable moments. On my adventures, I often encountered challenges like adjusting to new environments and maintaining friendships while constantly relocating. The social aspect of moving can be daunting, yet it reinforced my ability to adapt and grow. From vivid memories at summer festivals in Wisconsin to peaceful moments at coastal beaches in Mexico, each location stylizes the fabric of my life. Moreover, as I navigate these experiences, I'm saving up for a sewing machine to rejuvenate my artistic side. This symbolizes a fresh start and the opportunity to create something beautiful from life's remnants. My story is about resilience, and while challenges may seem overwhelming, the journey is enriched by the new insights and personal growth that emerges from it. Whether you're considering your path in life or seeking inspiration for your own journey, remember that every place you visit contributes to your personal narrative.

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