✨Natalie Goldberg “Writing Down the Bones” Deck: https://bookshop.org/a/124528/9781611809008
✨Cheap RV Living HSP video: https://youtu.be/-l20d7QFAi0?si=OLNe7kVkPUu3X-vG
✨European box truck conversion (woman builder): https://youtu.be/O5F3yC9LzKQ?si=KgddrNHiXc2Ghx-R
✨Van life kits: https://wearevanlab.com/pages/the-kits
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I found a LIFE-CHANGING video yesterday on Cheap RV Living that talked about how so many van lifers are Highly Sensitive People (HSPs), trauma survivors, or on the autism spectrum — and we actually THRIVE living this way. 🌟

The validation hit hard. Hearing that people prone to burnout find van life better for us? That we can live in nature with fewer people and it's GOOD for our nervous systems? Exactly why I'm doing this. Plus, the guy in the video went through a devastating divorce, lost everything, and now hasn't gone back to traditional living — his life got INCREASIBLY better.

I'm also sharing van build options: $200k luxury conversions vs. pre-owned kits (~$50k van + ~$16k kit = under $70k total!). And I'm holding hope that a friend-of-a-friend might have land/driveway space to help me build something custom while I'm between houses.

Other big moments:

A coworker I love is leaving our company for more growth — I SMILED and genuinely felt happy for him even though our workload will increase
Future income plans: Etsy/Printful shop expansion + remote contracting work
Driver's license resolution is still pending but motivation is rising
And finally, Natalie Goldberg "Writing Down the Bones" deck card #32 — "What is the secret life of your pet/plant?” 🐕🌱

Day 92. Grateful. Excited. Validated.
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Tags: #vanlife #dailyvlog #HSP #highlysensitiveperson #autism #vanlifevalidation #vanbuildkit #cheapr vliving #natliegoldberg #writingdownthebones #day92 #sensitivewomen

⏱️ Video Chapters

0:04 – Discovery: HSPs & Trauma Survivors THRIVE in Van Life
3:23 – Highly Sensitive People Doing Better with Less Human Contact
4:52 – Guy Lost Everything in Divorce → Life Got Better in Van
5:33 – European Box Truck Conversion Inspiration
6:02 – Van Cost Comparison: Luxury ($200k+) vs. Kits (~$70k Total)
7:17 – Hoping for Friend/Friend's Acquaintance with Land for Building
8:13 – "The Universe Will Help Me Attain This Van”
9:18 – Top Priorities: Bed + Bathroom (Everything Else Negotiable)
10:06 – Coworker Leaving Job — Genuine Happiness Despite Increased Workload
13:38 – Future Income: Etsy Shop + Remote Contracting Possibilities
14:54 – Driver's License Resolution Still Needed (Motivation Rising!)
15:25 – Natalie Goldberg Card #32: Secret Life of Pets/Plants