Dear Old Louisville,
When everyone warned us not to live in your neighborhood, we didn't listen. I think St. James Court is by far the prettiest area I've seen in Louisville. I thought with all the beautiful homes and the accessibility to downtown, we couldn't go wrong. Old Louisville [4], I wanted to be the cool new girl who lived in the up-and-coming neighborhood. I didn't want to live in the Highlands like everyone said to. I really wanted to give you a chance, but then you mistreated us.
My husband's car cover was stolen, I found a heroine needle on my front lawn, I witnessed my first live drug deal at the corner store, and worst of all there was a deadly shooting 2 blocks away about a month ago. That was the last straw. We are abandoning you for the Highlands.
I didn't want your feelings to be hurt, but when I was too scared to take my dogs for a walk in broad daylight, it's just not a good fit. I wish you the best and I hope that others will love you and treat you well, but I'm done. I don't want to wait for you to get your act together. I'm sorry. Good luck.
All the best,
Maggie
Photo courtesy of Frontdoor.com [5]
Maggie moved to Louisville from Buffalo, NY in Dec. 2009. She has also lived in London, Chicago, and Louisiana. Find out more about her business Weekend Wedding Warrior, LLC [6] and her private counseling practice. [7]