I have been talking to a lot of solo women travelers lately. I am drawn to them. I want to sit down and hear their stories. I want to know their challenges.

I look back at my own journey from the city to tiny living. It was difficult for me to transition into a smaller space, even though someone was with me, supporting me through every step.

But it's different when you're making a change for yourself on your own, no strings attached. This is Ranae's story, one that is raw and honest. She takes us back and forth, from her current life to where she was before. She reminds us that fear is a powerful thing that keeps women from traveling alone.