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[–] LostWanderer@fedia.io 1 points 1 day ago

Chronic illness, that will get worse without medication (which is really a delay tactic, as sometimes it will get worse regardless of treatment). I long for the idea of it, but understand that living in the woods without a small community of trusted people would be difficult. There are a lot of tasks that need doing and my tired ass wouldn't be able to do half of them.

Plus, there is an impact on the woodlands that I would choose to live in, if I were fit and healthy enough...I'd need to live in a way that didn't cause harm to the woods. Instead, was of benefit to the land and woods around me. Also, learn to manufacture the basics for warding off pests and constructing a shelter that isn't a pest haven. Securing clean water/heating/food storage can be huge challenges to surmount, especially if one is facing it all alone.

To be honest, I am trying to make this current society better despite the constant roller coaster the USA is going through right now of insanity manifest. So the foolish yearning of retreating into the woods and never coming back to society quiets...