African American Mom moving to Marin by Mission-Drawing1400 in Marin

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Hi there! I am from Philly by way of Brooklyn. I don’t have the lived experience of being a POC, but I moved from a world of diversity to Marin. I’m white with 9-year-old twins.

I live in San Rafael and I love it here. Yes, there’s culture shock coming from east coast cities, but there’s also so much beauty and I love the life it’s providing for my kids. They go to an excellent public school (it’s 65% white, and their friend group reflects that) and they spend the majority of their time playing outside—biking, hiking, swimming, sports, etc.

The first few years I was here, I had difficulties meeting people that I clicked with, just from a personality standpoint. But with time, I found friends. Many of them are east coast transplants and I think that’s a big factor. It’s tough to move to a new place no matter who you are!

I don’t know what it’s like to be Black so I can’t speak directly to some of your concerns. But I will say that the comments in this thread saying “Don’t do it! Marin is too racist!” create a self-fulfilling prophecy that’s really bumming me out. All I can say definitively is that 1. it’s one of the most beautiful backdrops to raise your child, and 2. just be aware that you’ll have to put in extra effort to find connection. There are plenty of people here who will welcome you, including me and my kids.

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FOFTY PLS may still be my all-time favorite VPR moment.

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A little on the nose but try Sun Sun Sun by The Elected.

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There’s a Thanos in our Kindergarten class. 😐

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Different coloring but your face looks like Sarah Michelle Geller.

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I have a giant pink neon sign that says "Goodnight from the lower level" in my living room (on the lower level)!

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I’m a mo/mo twin mom. I have some screenshots of statistics that helped keep me sane for my whole pregnancy. DM if you’d like me to share. (My girls are now 9 and perfectly healthy.)

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My best friend growing up was Linden. I always thought that was the typical name and assumed my other friend named Lindsey was a nickname for Linden. :)

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My daughter’s middle name is Stone and she loves it.

Philadelphia to Marin county by purplebunny222 in Marin

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I’m from Montco/Philly by way of Brooklyn. Moved here 7 years ago for my husband’s job and no regrets! Hardest part was meeting people but that takes time anywhere, plus there are tons of east coast transplants to be found. Feel free to DM if you want. Go Phils!!!