Lurkers of this page, why are you lurking?

I've been interested in the lifestyle for a few years now. But honestly I wouldn't want to go full vagabond. I want to travel but have a vehicle to sleep in. So vandweller.

I moved a lot during my childhood, over 10 times. So I never really formed long lasting relationships with people. I've always felt like an outcast. Im in my early 20's now, living at home, I'm single, no friends, unemployed (just left behind a good paying career as a union tradesman). I've tried several times to join the military but recruiters from the marines, army, & navy told me I'm disqualified for life because of my past.

I've tried to fit in with normal society & get a good paying job, look clean cut, drug free, etc. But I just feel like I'm stuck and don't want to live a "normal" life. What's the point? It feels hard to connect with others.

I've got money saved up with no debt, I've been selling off my possessions that I don't need/don't use, & I've bought the gear for a road trip I want to go on after a sibling of mine goes back home (visiting from out of state right now). I guess I'm just scared.

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