Forgiving Idaho
I moved to Idaho in 2017, and immediately loved it. I loved the nerds in Rexburg, the Snake River, and living with my best friend. I loved making new friends. I lived in Rexburg for just over five years, meeting wonderful and intelligent people who have, I hope, since forgiven me for any number of social mistakes I've made. Idaho government was generous to me by giving me thorough healthcare when I did not have a job. I tried to return the kindness when I could. I participated in local politics and encouraged others in civic participation. I paid taxes with enthusiasm. While I lived in Idaho, I got married for the first time in 41 years. My husband is a Californian who was living in Arizona with his father and brother, whom he relocated to Idaho Falls when he moved up to marry me. After my wedding, many things began falling apart in rapid succession: my mental health, my car, my employment, my health, his car, his health, our living situation, etc. We suddenly found ourselves unemp...