re: How do you deal with the guilt of living far away from your aging parents?

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It’s never that easy as just saying “live your life” My parents had a very unfortunate event happen that ruined them financially so it isn’t like they can move somewhere nice nor would they want to at the age of 83. I’m going to plan on my kids never having to make the choice to stay nearby when my wife and I get old.

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I don’t see how this has anything to do with what I said — I’m not talking about the parents moving.

My parents miss me, but they knew I needed to “spread my wings” for lack of a better term. Only thing that kept me around as long as it did was TOPS.

Often leaving for opportunities gives you a better shot and being in a position to be able to help your family one day.