Woman plans to leave hometown after years with niece and nephew
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Ashli Pollard of St. Louis, Missouri, initially returned to her hometown during the COVID-19 pandemic with plans to move back to New York City.
She stayed when her sister had children and she enjoyed being close to her niece and nephew. For years, Pollard put off returning to New York, finding joy in spending time with the children and helping her sister. However, Pollard began to question whether remaining in St.
Louis sent the wrong message to her niece and nephew about taking risks and pursuing their own ambitions. She realized that modeling a life of opportunity and growth was more important than constant physical presence. After renewing her lease one last time in 2025, Pollard booked a one-way flight to New York for after Thanksgiving this year.
While she anticipates missing the ease of spontaneous visits, she plans to stay connected through technology and welcomes her family to visit her in New York City, hoping to inspire her niece and nephew to pursue their dreams without fear.
