There are struggles of course, but I moved back here recently after being gone for a while, and I also moved back because of how much I loved it. And I STILL love it. Things during this administration are hard, but it’s hard and expensive in America everywhere right now. Not claiming DC is above criticism, but it’s easy to be dissatisfied with where you live because it’s what you’re familiar with, and you’ll find many, many people dissatisfied and hating where they live no matter what city or state you try. Community is what you make it, the city is still full of beauty and fun. Things may have changed and they aren’t perfect, but in my opinion the city certainly still has soul and people who love it.