I'm a 15 yrs old Vietnamese girl. My family moved to Singapore in 2007 so that my siblings and me could continue our studying. My brother and sister had just finish school and graduate. Since it's only me left who hasn't finish school, and since the rent is quite expensive here, they decided to rent me a room near my school and just like that, my family went back to Vietnam and left me here. I understand that they had no choice but to do this. Today is the day where I officially start living alone with strangers I don't know. I went to the airport to say goodbye to my parents and siblings, I tried really hard to put up a strong front and not to cry because I don't want to worry my family. I tried hard not to look at them eyes to eyes because I felt like I could cry any moment. I tried smiling and laughing and joking around. And now, I'm just sitting here sobbing my eyes out missing them, in a completely new environment and I can't bear it at all. The image of my mother waving goodbye at me just keep coming back. I'm so sad and depress rite now. Pls help...
I miss them sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo much.... :'(
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I know how u feel because these had happened to me a few times.
My sister once left me to study abroad and it hurt so much, i cried on way back home too.
But just remember that they're not gone forever! You can always contact them through video call, social networks and stuff.
I'm a singaporean and i think this country is beautiful. Spend some time hanging out and don't drown yourself in sorrows. Go explore the city! Chinatown, Sentosa are all great places for fun.
It's inevitable that you miss your family but just remember you will always make very good friends here too.
Your environment is unfamiliar at first but it will not be for long. Learn to accept it and love what you have now. When u look back next time, be sure to be reminiscing only on good memories.
People come and go, but we learn how to deal with it, that's life. You will always have to experience the pain of your loved ones leaving you, but you should find comfort that they're still contactable.
Well i'm happy to have u here in Singapore!
Good luck with your studies and may you see yr family soon again. :)
Hey sweetie, my situation is not the same at yours at all (I'm 18 and just started university) but I have struggled majorly with missing my parents too. When I first got to uni I cried a bit the first day but then managed to distract myself. I got back for Christmas about a week ago but my parents have just left for another country so again I won't see them for months, Easter this time.
It's completely normal to miss your parents. The first day is also, in my experience, the worst. Try to focus on your work, get to know the people you live with (who in my case have helped enormously) etc. You can call/skype your parents whenever you want, and it won't be forever! :') Try to see the bright side basically, and think how proud your parents when you graduate having done so well by yourself! Good luck hun! X