There's a lot of inertia in our lives, and it can keep us moving in the same direction even after that path stops making sense. Whether because of our own mistakes or circumstances outside our control, we can end up stuck in a terrible situation, just going through the motions while the fire inside us slowly dies down. The idea of starting over often seems terrifying, but at a certain point, reinventing yourself might be the only way to survive. A few days ago, Reddit user GirlAvoider asked people who left it all behind why and how they did it. Here are some of the most memorable stories they’ve received.

I met a guy in an online game. Was out of work and not doing the best so when he said I should come visit and he was willing to pay for the ticket I flew from Arizona to Switzerland to m

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