We all at some point in life dream about having independence and leaving home to start our own adventure and journey. Then that day arrives your parents are dropping you off at college or the airport and now it’s just you., You’re the only family you have now and that’s okay. There are and have been many people in the same boat as you. There are many things to do when you think, “what now?”
First you will be in shock that now you have responsibilities and you ask yourself: “Do I really want the independence now? Am I ready for this?”Â
The answer is yes, you do want independence and yes you are ready. You will soon realize that your family has taught you so much and you can use it to your advantage. There is no perfect time to leave home or your family but life has its challenges. Â
My greatest tip would be to cry or talk about it. You can do this by talking to someone such as a friend, or phoning your family back home, or simply writing it down. I believe this is the best way to express your emotions and get it out. You do not want to bottle it up cause one day that bottle will explode and you won’t know what to do. Be open with your emotions and don’t be ashamed to let them shine every now and then. Â
It’s okay to take a day for yourself where you just want to be by yourself where you do what you want to do, it could be watching movies, going to the beach or taking a a nice long walk. Whatever you fancy. You will eventually realize that you are okay and that you can manage by yourself. This feeling of “not knowing what to do” doesn’t last forever but it does come and go. You may not experience this feeling at first but maybe a few months down the line. I would describe it as a growing pain, you have to go through it to grow.Â
Life is an amazing thing and if you think about it everyone has gone through being left alone to fend for themselves so really you’re not alone and everyone around you can help you in some way or other so don’t be afraid. Go conquer the world! Â