Comments on: How to deal with moving away from home and family

By: Christy

Christy — Sat, 09 Sep 2023 21:07:08 +0000

Hello everyone,

Just moved provinces to get away from big city toronto. I left my family and i am very close to them. Its been 3 months and i feel extremely depressed. I also left my boyfriend behind because he did not want to move with me, but i really thought he would miss me so much and follow me here but it doesnt look like thats happening infact we seem to be drifting even though weve been together 8 years. I am so depressed and lonely i thought moving away would make me happy but i miss my family and friends so much. Now i just really want to go back 🙁 ugh

By: Dani

Dani — Thu, 06 Apr 2023 05:51:49 +0000

hello, I’m Dani, I’m 19, and in a little over a month I’ll be moving from Arizona to Michigan to live with my partner and attend university. I’ve never lived apart from my family before, and I have no relatives in Michigan, so I’m worried I’m going to be lonely. I have an incredibly close bond with my siblings and my mom. The thought of leaving them, of not living with them anymore, has made me cry every day for the past couple months leading up to this move. it feels like all I can think about is how scared I am of living without them; how scared I am of growing up. reading this thread has helped reassure me that what I’m going through is normal, so if anyone is reading this who is in a similar situation to me right now, I just want you to know that you aren’t alone. as scared as I am of moving away, I know it’s for the best, and I truly am excited to get away from this state and create my own life. I’ve been trying to welcome this coming change, and although it’s been hard, I know I’ll heal and become a better person from this over time.

By: dani

dani — Thu, 06 Apr 2023 05:42:29 +0000

In reply to Melody. hi melody, how are you doing now? I am going to be moving away from my family for the first time to live with my partner + go to school across the country. I feel the exact same way you described; sometimes I also wish things could stay the same. the idea of moving is so exciting and terrifying, I can't believe I will be going in a little over a month. I wanted to ask you how you're doing now, and if the move ended up going well? wishing you nothing but the best!!

By: Maulik

Maulik — Mon, 14 Nov 2022 06:49:53 +0000

In reply to Akanksha. Hi Akansha, The same thing happened to me way back in 2019, when i shifted to banglore from rajkot for the first time. It was proud moment for me to get a job in TITAN but at the same time was very sad and anxious as i was going to leave my family and home, especially my mom. But somehow i understood their sacrifices that they made for our bright future. So i went there and did job for around 8 months and almost after 8 months Covid came and i had to left bangalore. Now i got job in surat but still it feels like something am missing out. Family for sure.

By: Mathilda

Mathilda — Sat, 08 Oct 2022 04:59:29 +0000

hi, i am mathilda from germany! i am moving 500km away from my family today. although it’s the second time for me to move out after i’ve lived away for a year during early covid times, it feels so different now because of the immense distance between home and my new city. my mom and i have a very close relationship and just thinking about leaving her today brings tears to my eyes. i chose to move to the city i am moving to because of my studies and am really excited to settle down there, yet oddly enough, i feel so small and lost and not ready to take that big step. i just know we’ll both miss each other so much and that bc of work and the distance we both won’t be meeting up until christmas… i couldn’t even remember how i coped with homesickness the last time i was away, so this thread really helped! 🙂

By: Stanley

Stanley — Sat, 24 Sep 2022 18:36:30 +0000

I am so deeply broken. I left my 3 daughters and my wife to take up a job in the East of Nigeria. It was an exciting feeling initially but since I arrived a week ago, I have cried like a baby every morning because I feel terribly lonely without my girls. I tried to keep in touch with video calls but each time the girls will cry and ask me to come back and this further breaks me into a thousand pieces. Unfortunately, I have no choice because I have to work to pay their school and medical bills. I am determined to push and remain focus on why I have to come here in the hope that they too will adjust to our new reality.

By: Kaz

Kaz — Sun, 14 Aug 2022 02:57:29 +0000

Like many others here it’s so relieving to know how many other people have felt like this. I just moved across the country from CA to IL to do my masters degree. It was hard leaving everything behind, but my sister was coming with me to help me settle in so it didn’t feel so bad. The last couple of weeks were really fun. But now she just left today and all the feelings are hitting me at once. I can’t stop crying and j think I’ve realized just how far away I am from all the people and places that I love and care about. I know the first night is always the hardest but I thought I’d be fine since I hadn’t felt like this after moving in… But it turns out it was only OK because my sister was there. I didn’t want to make the move to Illinois but I had to for the sake of my schooling, and I know it’s for the best but I’m trying not to let myself regret it right now. It’s my first night alone in my very own apartment so I should be excited, but I just keep crying because I miss my sister. I hope it feels better soon and I hope everyone else who has posted their tales have all come to feel better as well

By: Steven

Steven — Sat, 16 Jul 2022 10:28:15 +0000

In reply to Vonnieeeee. Hey there. I was just checking in and seeing how you are doing. Scotland is a beautiful part of the country. You are very lucky.

By: Steven

Steven — Sat, 16 Jul 2022 10:22:28 +0000

Hi everyone. Reading some of the posts makes me realise I’m not on my own. I’ve decided to move from a city to a town in the UK but to make matters worse I have been diagnosed with BPD. So you might be able to guess that making decisions for me is a killer. Anyway reading the all the advice above has helped a lot. Thank you and I hope we all find peace. God bless.

By: susan

susan — Tue, 12 Jul 2022 14:38:09 +0000

I moved to another state as my husband retired. we love it here. however, i feel i deserted our daughter and grandchildren, who are still little. i hurt a lot as my prior home is not there anymore, for them to visit . it was a beautiful home with acreage. Us seeing one another now entails a plane ride. my husband is so happy here and i love it too and am glad he is where he wants to be at our age! He is a wonderful husband and father to our children. i simply feel very sad. i have made friends here i am keeping busy but i know my daughter and son miss the home we had up north. help please anyone in same situation?

By: Jason

Jason — Mon, 21 Mar 2022 01:45:07 +0000

Hi, I’m Jason and the thing is, I seem to be having a delayed reaction to moving away from my family. I moved from the west coast USA to the east coast Canada almost three years ago and had a sad moment when it was all said and done but don’t remember it lingering for too long. I was recently able to see them again not long ago after the borders opened up again and coming back from my trip it feels like I’m experiencing the process of moving away all over again where I’ll get random bouts of extreme sadness that I can’t physically see them every day. I’m sure time will heal me and my wife has been very supportive, I’ve just been really feeling the distance this time.

By: Vonnieeeee

Vonnieeeee — Wed, 23 Feb 2022 10:08:34 +0000

Hi, I am moving to Scotland in the next few days and am having pre relocation depression because am not ready to move out of my comortgage zone the idea is bringing tears to my eyes, and I’m trying to distract my mind but it is too overwhelming

By: Dee

Dee — Sat, 19 Feb 2022 16:44:32 +0000

Hey I’m Dee, I just moved from home to a whole new state, I’m so sad, I can’t help but cry all the time it’s only been a day but It feels like a decade, I miss my one year old daughter so much and I’m afraid she’ll forget me or not form a proper bond with me, I’m devastated

By: Mandeep

Mandeep — Tue, 18 Jan 2022 21:33:13 +0000

Hi,
I am from India and moved to Canada alone a month back. I miss my family so badly. I appreciate the article and will try to apply the mentioned tips. Reading through the comments, it gives me a sense of relief that that I am not the only one in this.
Good luck to everyone.

By: Muhammad Faizan

Muhammad Faizan — Mon, 01 Nov 2021 23:08:53 +0000

Just came across this blog and come to know that I am not the only one who is leaving home for Job.
Feeling relief after reading this. In some days, I am gonna leave home to another city. I am only 17.