Would I Still Move to Mexico Knowing What I Know Now?

I moved to Mexico believing I had done my research and knew what I was getting into. But researching a life and actually living it are two very different things. Now that I’ve lived in Mexico and experienced the realities of everyday life—the good, the unexpected, the adjustments, and the things I never could have planned for—I’m asking myself one question: Would I still make the same decision today? In this video, I’m sharing what I got right, what I got wrong, what turned out better than I expected, what has been more challenging, and what I would do differently if I were starting over. But this video is about more than moving to Mexico. Sometimes you build the life you planned for and discover that the biggest change wasn’t where you live—it was you. Would you make your biggest life decision again knowing what you know now? Tell me in the comments. Welcome to Life in Purple—travel, life in Mexico, reinvention, and creating the life you want at any age. HASHTAGS #LifeInPurple #MovingToMexico #LivingInMexico #ExpatLife #LifeInMexico #Ensenada #BajaCalifornia #RetirementInMexico #LivingAbroad #MovingAbroad #RetirementLife #StartingOver #ReinventYourself #SoloLife #mexicoliving 0:00 – Introduction: Would I Move to Mexico Again? 0:40 – Why I Chose Mexico & My Background 2:11 – Friends & Family Reactions 2:33 – Addressing Safety Concerns & Chicago Comparison 3:00 – What Research Didn't Tell Me: The Real Adversities 3:48 – Arriving Solo & Facing the Reality 5:27 – Providing Support for Others Moving Abroad 6:37 – Timeline of What to Expect (0 to 6+ Months) 7:49 – Hardest Challenges: Language Barrier & Long-Distance Connections 9:03 – Connecting with the Local Community & Small Markets 10:15 – A Touching Mother's Day Moment 11:22 – Personal Growth & Gaining Confidence 11:53 – Advice: Finding Community & Interest Groups Before You Move 12:52 – The Verdict: Would I Still Do It? 13:03 – Viewer Question & Wrap-Up