Anonymous #1 5w

Like how to cope with being alone, how to get out and find new things or how to step into your independence, etc?

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Anonymous #1 5w

Mostly the independent part, like rn I can do it a little but growing up it was like forbidden

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Anonymous OP 5w

I really want this move to be an opportunity to grow and gain independence but I think I just keep doubting myself

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Anonymous #1 5w

I wish I could've done the same when I turned 18 :/ I couldn't afford anything in my area even if I worked 40 hours a week

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Anonymous #2 5w

Yea where I live the cost of living is crazy high and i currently live in a college town so all the housing for “rent” is for the students

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Anonymous #2 5w

Oh babes I feel that :-/ I did have to sacrifice a lot for my freedom and was barely making it by some weeks.

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Anonymous OP 5w

If you keep doubting yourself, you will not succeed. I was scared shitless and thought I wouldn’t make it at all, especially since I was close with my family. I needed a friend or someone so bad the first few months so I just decided to start being my own friend and plan my own dates with myself around the area. I thought it was lame, but it was actually super awesome.

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Anonymous #1 5w

The Internet was my best friend in the sense that I just joined community pages on Facebook (I’m a foodie so I joined foodie groups for my area) and there’s plenty of ways to do it. I read reviews on everything and I immediately felt a sense of community. Hell, I even met friends in the area because of Facebook groups, and honestly it helped me realize that so many people were feeling the same way I did in being alone in a new place.

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Anonymous #1 5w

You need to understand that you’re going to feel some pain and isolation at first and that is completely normal. It might be odd to not feel that honestly. Don’t take this as anything more than you adjusting to a new lifestyle and home. It doesn’t mean there’s something wrong with you or that you aren’t built for this. It’s normal! I would set up FaceTime dates when I felt homesick with my friends or family which helped. I’d prop up the phone at my dinner table and eat with them.

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Anonymous #1 5w

Thank you thank youuu

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Anonymous OP 5w

Of course! I am really proud of you and excited for you. My dms are on and I’ll save this post in case you have any questions or fun little updates about your new adventure. This shits tough, but you’re tougher and LIFE BEGINS THE MOMENT YOU STEP OUTSIDE YOUR COMFORT ZONE 💕

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