The song “You’re Gonna Go Far” by Noah Kahan was a rallying cry for many people who felt as if there was more to the world than the hometown they grew up in. The concept of “going far” is something that deeply resonated with Madison Murphy when she spoke to me about her journey of growth after moving to Florida, two years ago. Through her family history and the importance of family, she reflects on the reasons why she left Rockland, Massachusetts. Despite the homesickness and heartache that comes from leaving the only place she has ever known, she explains why it might just be the best decision of her life.