Never an easy decision. Just be careful you are not running back to something familar even if it is bad. Like the battered wife thing. She leaves and returns because as bad as it is it is what she knows and is familar with. I will likely getting some feedback for that comment as I am not 100% sure I explained it right. In short she keeps returning to the source of the abuse over and over again.
A similar thing happens with PTSD.

I live not very far from Lancaster Pa. I really love it here, but I'm a couple hours away from family and am trying to somehow get back myself. I'm so isolated and I just don't have anyone here. I don't hear from anyone in my family, aside from my mom, so I'm hoping to at least move closer to her and get some quality time with her before she's unable to walk anymore. I hope whatever you do, you're comfortable with your decision. I'm not sure about the details surrounding your move, but I do hope you get what you want.

CrazyCanuk, i agree with your response. I believe that we go back to what we know. we don't always make the right decisions when it comes to ppl and/or relationships, but what I hope for is that you know what you are doing, for the right reasons.

Speaking for just me, my PTSD has given me consistent problems with "the grass is always greener" somewhere else. The fight or flight thing from PTSD has led me to move too many times. For me, throwing a dart at a map on a wall and then staying put to let myself grow and have stability wouldn't have been a bad idea. Ha! I've got to laugh at myself in hindsight sometimes.

But you may not be like me on that. I tend to get itchy feet fast, so I'm trying to balance that out. Unlike me, if you have compelling and legitimate reasons for making a decision about moving, please know everybody's rooting for you as you consider your options. And rooting for you in your transition, should you make one. Stay in touch.