The Myth of “Starting Over”

When people hear we’re moving into an RV, they say, “Wow, you’re really starting over.”
But here’s the thing—I’m not starting over. I’m continuing forward.

We’re not erasing our history; we’re building on it. Every lesson, every challenge, every home we’ve had has brought us to this point. And this point just happens to look like a fifth wheel parked under the Tennessee stars.

There’s power in reframing what “starting over” means. It’s not failure—it’s freedom. It’s the courage to pivot when your soul whispers that it’s time.

I used to think success meant more—more square footage, more decor, more visible progress. Now I see that real success is alignment. It’s being able to look at your life and say, “This fits me now.”

So no, we’re not starting over. We’re continuing—just lighter, freer, and a little braver than before.

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Author: Bri Clark

Bri Clark is so much more than a writer, blogger, speaker, builder, designer, minimalist, wife, mother, and grandmother, but these are just a few adjectives.

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