They Walked Away from the Grind—and Found Joy: 8 True Stories of Reinvention After Leaving a Job That Drained Them

7. She Sold Everything—and Gained the World

She was successful on paper. Good job. Good income. Nice apartment.

But something was missing.

So she quit. Sold her things. Packed a bag and bought a one-way ticket.

Now, she’s writing postcards from Mozambique, having visited eight African countries in just two months.

“I used to laugh at people who said they were ‘finding themselves,’” she says. “Now I get it.”

She’s not just seeing the world—she’s living it. And yes, she may have found love, too.Continue reading…