Ahh!! I can understand this very well.

I also lived in a small city ( village with apartment blocks 😂) and I had to break free somehow because I was facing too many narrow-minded people and I noticed it wasn't doing me any good.

8 years ago..I left and I don't regret anything :) I still visit my parents but I won't stay there more than a few days.

@atopy I agree. We must take control and redirect our thoughts in order to live a peaceful life :)