After years of chasing the “American Dream,” I (Spencer) found myself at a breaking point—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. This is my story of leaving the USA for a life Abroad. From battling a life-threatening illness in my teens, to losing loved ones, to feeling trapped in a life that looked “successful” on the outside but felt empty on the inside, I knew something had to change.

Inspired by Sam’s viral GTFO story, I wanted to open up about my own journey: the pain, the grief, the moments of doubt, and the final straw that made me say, “Enough.” From the trauma of gun violence to the slow erosion of joy in corporate life, this is the real story behind my decision to get the F out—of America, and of the life that was breaking me.

This is the most personal story I’ve ever shared.

You’ll see how I:

• Faced illness, burnout, and anxiety while chasing success
• Realized I was living on autopilot and needed a change
• Left behind the illusion of stability for real happiness abroad
• Let go of everything I owned to start over from scratch
• Found peace, health, and purpose again after leaving the U.S.
• Learned that leaving isn’t running away, it’s running toward a better life

If you’ve ever felt stuck, burned out, or like you’re doing everything right but still feel empty inside, this story is for you. And if you’re serious about moving abroad, leaving the USA, or designing a calmer, freer life, this story will show you it’s more possible than you think

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