My niece and nephew have kept me in my home city. They're also why I'm deciding to leave.
After living in New York City, I moved back home temporarily. Five years later, I'm returning, though I'm worried about leaving my niece and nephew.
Ashli Pollard has returned to her hometown of St. Louis after five years in New York City. Initially, she moved back due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the high cost of living in New York. She quickly became close to her niece and nephew, and found herself missing the excitement of city life. She enjoys spending time with them, but is now considering moving back to New York City.
Ashli says that leaving might teach her niece and nephew to take risks and pursue their dreams. She is sad about leaving her family, but realizes that staying might be best for them in the long run.
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