Hi,
@Sssnek, it's been a while.
It's something I struggle with somewhat too. I spend (far too much) time on here, I walk every opportunity I get, and, like most of us, I plan my next camino. I've done my Hospitaleros training, but can't yet put it into practice ( money).
I also meet up roughly once a month with a small group to go for a 15 - 20km walk. A couple of the participants have also done at least one Camino. It all helps.
You've listed yourself as coming from North Carolina, I've never been there but it's supposed to be a beautiful state! Not only have you got some wonderful local trails, you've got the MST and AT running through it. I realise NC is pretty large, no idea if the trails are anywhere near you.
Whilst the hiker community is not the same as the camino community it's still a way of making some very powerful connections. And continuing to challenge yourself. Because of their (AT/MST) accessibility there are multiple possibilities to both day and section hike. And if you were close enough to become a trail angel - through hikers would absolutely love you!!
I know that hurricane Helene has devastated parts of the state, and they're currently requesting through hikers on the AT not to continue. They're going to need volunteers in due course though.....
I guess what I'm trying to say is that it's about looking around locally to see what possibilities there are. Be warned though, I think that like alcoholism, caminoholism cannot be cured.
I'm a Caminoholic, it's been 5 months and 28 days since my last walk......