I’m a Californian who moved to Texas for a shot at the American dream. I moved back after 2 ½ years, but I miss Texas.

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Kimberly Wilkerson left California for Austin in 2022.

  • Kimberly Wilkerson is a lifelong Californian who moved to Austin in 2022.
  • She preferred Texas’ politics and enjoyed the state’s nature.
  • Wilkerson moved back to California earlier this year to be near family.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Kimberly Wilkerson, a 46-year-old self-published author and entrepreneur who moved from Oakley, California, to Austin in 2022. She stayed 2 ½ years before moving back to California to be close to family.

I was born and raised in Northern California, mostly in the East Bay. I’m a single mother to one son, who is 20 years old.

I felt blessed in California that I could go to the snow, the beach, and the mountains. I could be in any climate that I wanted within a few hours.

Our culture in California is very diverse. Growing up, I had so many friends from all different places. California is a hub for information and innovation. And that’s so beautiful.

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