BONUS: Gentrification, Belonging, and Moving On

What does it mean to love a city that no longer feels like home?

In this deeply personal episode, I’m sharing why I’ve made the decision to leave Seattle, the city that raised me.

As a multi-generational Black woman born and raised here, I reflect on the impacts of gentrification, cultural shifts, and the complex relationship I now have with my hometown.

From the vibrant roots of the Central District to the challenges of navigating belonging in 2024, this episode is a heartfelt exploration of community, identity, and finding a place where I can thrive.

Whether you’ve felt disconnected from your hometown, grappled with the loss of cultural spaces, or are simply curious about life in Seattle as a Black woman, this episode dives into the heart of these questions.

In This Episode We Explore:

• Gentrification and its devastating impact on Seattle’s Black community, particularly the Central District.
• Why the city no longer feels like a place of belonging, connection, or opportunity for unambiguously Black women.
• The isolation of being an orphan of estrangement and how it shapes the experience of home.
• Navigating dating and community as a Black woman in a city where representation is scarce.
• Why I’m choosing to move abroad and what I’m looking for in my next chapter.

Listener Reflection Prompts:

1. How has your hometown changed over the years, and how has that impacted your connection to it?
2. What do you need from your living environment to feel nourished and supported?
3. Have you ever had to leave a place you loved? What helped you make peace with that decision?

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