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Also, in case any reader is wondering, this is why I "retired" early. There was absolutely nothing related to the FIRE movement whatsoever about my choice. I had been taking full time (24 hours a day solo, 5 days a week) care of these children of mine for many years before 2008. When I (we) went through a move and a divorce in '08, given the presence of a constructively involved co-parent who also either traveled or worked intensely, I felt compelled to to maintain continuity of care for them (i.e., retire) for a while to keep young minds sane and focused. That I was 50 at the time was irrelevant (except that I now know the risk...hence, the blog). One of the most beautiful sentences I've ever heard in life was a now-adult child say to me: "I know what you did for us..."
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