greenmtnfiddler t1_ivyawab wrote on November 11, 2022 at 2:52 PM

Reply to comment by Jaynie_ in Vermont ranked 2nd most stressed state in the country: New study reveals by Carolff1

Huh? There are multiple connected communities in my area: sports leagues, library, land conservation commission, fire/emt crew, open mic, literacy volunteers, meals-on-wheels, choral societies, garage bands, community orchestras, skate park, town band, MTG/gamers groups, parents-of-preschoolers. Where are you living that it's too sparse to have any of these? Even in the NEK there are options if you look. Granted that transportation is a huge issue, you have to have a car to get to all of these, but that's true for the whole northeast.

dropkickninja t1_ivyik5h wrote on November 11, 2022 at 3:45 PM

I bet Norton doesnt have a whole lot of community events going on.

im pretty sure they all go to canada. canaan is the closest vermont town and.... its canaan.

that said it is a nice area. lots of moose.

Jaynie_ t1_ivygyua wrote on November 11, 2022 at 3:34 PM

There are a few. I'm in the upper valley

ProLicks t1_ivyi2gb wrote on November 11, 2022 at 3:42 PM

I grew up in Brattleboro, went to school at UVM, and then moved to Addison County, but part of the staff that I help to manage for work now is down in White River Junction...and that place is just different, for better and for worse.

If relocation is a possibility for you, moving close to Chittenden County can often strike the balance between job availiability, social life, and affordability - provided you don't mind driving 30-45 minutes to work every day. For a small state, Vermont is incredibly regional, and the next town over can sometimes feel a world away. Take advantage of that, if you can.

Regardless, good luck finding your tribe and some sense of place - we all deserve that.