I never really stopped and thought about my life in 2009 (when I joined here, like you) vs. my life in 2022 ... until I read your post just now.
While I've not moved at all, I've gone through multiple job changes, divorced, raised my son practically alone since 2017, and met someone great. Shooting the sh!t with all the pricks here on TBD helped keep me sane through all of that, to be honest.
Glad to hear things are looking up for you!
Cheers!