[LadyShadow]

Hey there guys,

So this was a writing prompt for one of my blog posts and it was one I thought would be a good conversation starter.

Can you describe a risk that you didn't regret?

Mine would be marrying my husband and moving to North Carolina. Although it was turmoil and pain and I am going through all that I am going through now, I would have never gotten to where I am now if I didn't pick up and leave New York and go on this adventure with him.

Even though we are not together anymore, I still believe he helped get me out of one the darkest chapters of my life - leaving New York was the kick in the butt I will never regret, BUT it was a HUGE risk because I had NO plan - no apartment set up, no job, just kind of packed whatever belongings I could fit into my car and just went for it.

Looking back, I realize I would have still been relying on my parents with no hope and no independence. So as bad as everything I went through, I wouldn't be here today.

Without risk, there is no reward, and I living the reward today.

[Discombobulated]

Marriage and having my son - both of which are a big part of me today. It’s not always been easy but no regrets.

[Nammu]

Getting on a bus and heading out of state with two bags and no clear idea where I was going. I was homeless for a few years but I met some great people and ended up getting help.

[divine1966]

Immigration. Even the relatively easy (not forced one) is such a major life change that only those who lived through that can understand the impact of immigration on every aspect of one’s life. No regrets though.

[TheGal]

Writing and recording my song... I put myself out there to do it and learned the seemingly impossible (not being a musician!) is possible.

I didn't listen to the nay-sayers which was a huge step for me and one that I'd do well to remember!

Thank you for this very interesting topic of discussion, LadyShadow!!

[lizardlady]

Going back to college in my 40s. It opened the door to grad school and a whole new career.

[MuddyBoots]

Leaving. Everywhere.

I’m much enjoying the freedoms of nomadic living more than living with a sociopathic drug addict or a mother who constantly throws every mistake and failure in your face and makes you not even want to try.

[splitimage]

Leaving my secure corporate finance job when they gave me an ultimatum due to my drinking, stay with conditions or take a generous severance package and leave. It led to a long period of instability, but it also gave me the mental space I needed to finally get sober and now while I'm materially worse off, I actually am sober and like my life and like myself which wasn't the case when I was doing the corporate job.

[eskielover]

The biggest one was walking out on my 33 year marriage after my mom died. He refused to make divorce easy so I sold my mom's house I then owned in a Trust, took my inheritance (exactly 17 years ago this week) & flew 2100 miles away with my dog Leo to find a small farm to buy. First time living alone in all those 54 years of life was the best thing I ever did. Love my life & it is wonderful every morning watching sunrise over my woods. First peace I ever have had in my life

[Albatross2008]

I have two.

Leaving my home state to move across the country and be near a man I had, until then, only known online and by telephone. It was a BIG risk, and I don't recommend most people do such a thing, but for us it paid off. I was in a horrible situation, and he helped me get out of it. We've been married almost 16 years now.

Becoming a CNA again. I wondered if I could do the job, after injuries from a car accident some time back. I am struggling, but I am getting stronger, and it looks as if in the end I will be able to do it.