I moved from DC to Los Angeles to save a relationship. We broke up, but 10 years later, I'm still living here.
I left Washington, DC, for Los Angeles with the hopes that it would help a relationship. We broke up, but I stayed and built a strong community here.
Rena Goldman moved from Washington, DC to Los Angeles to support her boyfriend's acting career. After three years of the move, they broke up. Despite the breakup, Rena decided to stay in LA and build a life there. She got involved in her city council, which helped her make friends and feel more connected to her community. Rena eventually found a passion that encouraged her to stick around in LA.
She joined West Hollywood's City Council and became the Chair of the Rent Stabilization Commission. Through her involvement in local politics, Rena learned how community members can have a say in their own neighborhood, making West Hollywood feel like home for her.
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