Being away from family is a unique experience that everyone experiences at one point or another in their lives. Some go away from their families due to studies, some in search of a job, some in search of a better life. At first this distance becomes painful for many. Breaking away from the familiar environment, constant affection and love of family and entering a brand new world is like embarking on an unknown adventure.
At first many people cannot accept this distance easily. New city, new life, new rules—everything seems contrary to the accustomed life. Being away from family is not only a physical distance but also a mental change. Many suffer from loneliness, struggle to adapt to the new environment, while others simply accept the change as new opportunities arise.
But with time people change, gain experience, accept new reality. For many, being away from family means a taste of freedom, of making a life of your own. And for many it is a burden of responsibility, because walking alone realizes how difficult the reality of life can be. People who are away due to work gradually realize that the responsibilities that could easily be fulfilled when they are with family, are no longer possible when they are away. The pain of not being able to be directly there for the illness of the parents, the minor problems of the family creates a sense of guilt in many.
Many people say that with time this pain subsides. Friendships develop with new people in new cities, office colleagues once become like family. A habit of distance begins to develop. But family can never be left out of mind. The desire to go back even for a day, the joy of sitting face to face with parents and eating together, the memories of chatting with old friends always remain in a corner of the heart.
Most importantly, emotional conflict is a big issue for people living away from family. Balancing career success on one hand and family responsibilities on the other makes it difficult for many. In particular, when the family is in trouble, this distance becomes more pronounced. Many people think that distance reduces responsibility, but the reality is completely different. Being away from the family does not end the responsibility, but deepens the responsibility emotionally.
Being away from family is not just a lifestyle, it's a form of mental preparation. Some see it as freedom, some take it as a path to self-reliance, while others consider it an integral part of survival in the battle of life. But one thing is for sure, family is never far from the mind even when away from it. No matter how far away, every person wants to go back, to go back to the old environment and enjoy life as it was back in the day. But the reality is, once you leave, things are never the same. However, in this cycle of life people adapt to new experiences, and eventually this distance becomes part of life.