Share your story

What did leaving Hawaii feel like for you? Tell us what led to the decision, what the move was like, and what you would tell someone making their own plan.

First name (or Anonymous)Island you leftDestination stateDestination city (optional)Year movedHousehold (optional)

Why we left *What we wish we'd known (optional)The move itself (optional)Life after (optional)My three tips *

At least 400 characters across your story. Please leave out last names and personal contact details.

Email (optional, never published)I wrote this, it's true to my experience, it contains no one's personal contact details, and Life After Hawaii may edit it lightly for clarity and publish it under the site's Terms.

Frequently asked questions

Will my story appear immediately?

No. An editor reviews every submission before publication and may lightly edit it for clarity.

Will my email be published?

Never. Your optional email is kept private and is only for a publication update. Use your first name or Anonymous, and omit personal contact details.