I moved to LA 16 years ago and built my life here. The fires are making me wonder if my family should stay.

The author (not pictured) wonders if her family should move out of Los Angeles.

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• I moved to Los Angeles 16 years ago, and then met my husband and had two daughters.
• While our house wasn't affected by the fire, our lives have been.
• Many of my friends lost their homes and I wonder if I need to move for my kids.

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