For the last 15 years, Baltimore has been more than just where I lived—it’s been the backdrop of my adulthood, my greatest love stories, my lifelong friendships, and the kind of growth that only comes from being rooted in a place that truly feels like home. I’ve walked nearly every corner of my favorite neighborhoods, with purpose and pride, always quick to defend it, always deeply grateful to call it home. So when we decided to move out of the city, it wasn’t a decision I took lightly. I knew deep down, long-term, we would eventually leave the city. As Paul and I took steps to blend our lives together,…