Families of SOs Community Group
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So, background: I've been considering relocating, buying a bit of rural land, building a small cabin on it, and eventually developing the land into a mostly self sufficient homestead for several years. I've finally laid out a plan that will allow me to save somewhere between 10 and 15 thousand dollars over the next two years, at which point I plan on making the move and buying the land to get started.
Now, land is always cheaper per acre, the more you buy at once, and a self sufficient homestead takes a lot of work, so I've been toying with the idea of trying to find 5 to 10 partners, and making it into a small community, with each person having between 5 and 10 acres. Then, I got to thinking that, since we SOs have so much trouble integrating into cities and communities, it might be worth trying to set it up with people like myself: individuals and their families who are not dangerous or violent predators, but are on the list due to unfortunate circumstances and draconian laws.
Of course, there are a million other details that I have planned out in my head, but that I'd bore people to death with, listing them all. I'm just trying to get a feel for what people in this community think, overall; would any of you be interested in a project like this, or know anyone who would?
Now, land is always cheaper per acre, the more you buy at once, and a self sufficient homestead takes a lot of work, so I've been toying with the idea of trying to find 5 to 10 partners, and making it into a small community, with each person having between 5 and 10 acres. Then, I got to thinking that, since we SOs have so much trouble integrating into cities and communities, it might be worth trying to set it up with people like myself: individuals and their families who are not dangerous or violent predators, but are on the list due to unfortunate circumstances and draconian laws.
Of course, there are a million other details that I have planned out in my head, but that I'd bore people to death with, listing them all. I'm just trying to get a feel for what people in this community think, overall; would any of you be interested in a project like this, or know anyone who would?
I have no money but if there's ever such a lawsuit that Iwecan join, we will be doing so
I have been researching various states ( of course I'd love to return to my home state, and have not yet looked into rural communities there extensively, but I may be priced out at this point)
I love homesteading! and all that goes with it - My dream is to run a home based mini farming business and sell at a farmers market ( not around here) veggies and berries and maybe eggs. I have enjoyed learning about vegetable gardening since I have been here, and it just makes me feel so good and happy.
I have been researching various states ( of course I'd love to return to my home state, and have not yet looked into rural communities there extensively, but I may be priced out at this point)
I love homesteading! and all that goes with it - My dream is to run a home based mini farming business and sell at a farmers market ( not around here) veggies and berries and maybe eggs. Also to donate to food banks. ( not here- someone may infect my donation with feces and charge me with a crime) I have enjoyed learning about vegetable gardening since I have been here, and it just makes me feel so good and happy.
First, I think it is a wonderful idea. My son will be released in 2022, and, so far, my wife and I have been unable to locate suitable property here in Southern Indiana.
However, I believe my son has been stuck with "lifetime" probation, whatever that means. I think that after 10yrs without problems, he can petition the court to get off "paper".
That being said, I think another approach at this would be for LE to realize it is easier to keep tabs on someone when you know where the live. This has been a major problem in FL. The laws that severely restrict where a RSO can reside.....and yes, many do live under overpasses, and thus end up giving up, become unregistered, and eventually going back to prison. I think that having LE realize that a community like this would be MUCH,much easier to supervise.
However, my hubby's family is HERE, and they're the source of our problems.
There's plenty of country out here, where people could get away from town, but if I'm going to move out of town, I'd prefer the mountains of the coal region. I know my in-laws wouldn't dare to venture up there.