When I was a kid, I was never in a hurry to leave my parents’ house. I actually enjoyed staying with them because home felt safe and peaceful. My parents always provided everything I needed, and I didn’t have to worry about bills, cooking, or any adult responsibilities. I saw no reason to rush to be on my own. I loved my family , the jokes, and the comfort of knowing my parents were always there whenever I needed anything.
But as I grew older, things began to change. I started seeing many of my friends and classmates going to school and living on their own. Some of them would post pictures in school hostels, classrooms, and with new friends. That was when I started wishing I could also go to school and experience life outside my parents’ home. It was not really because I wanted to be far from my parents, but because I wanted to further my education and chase my dreams. I felt like time was passing and I was being left behind. So, I started feeling that strong desire to leave home not to run away, but to move forward in life.
When the time finally came for me to go to school, I was so happy. I remember packing my bags with excitement, thinking about how I would finally have my own space, make my own decisions, and experience life the way I had always imagined. It felt like freedom at first, and I couldn’t wait to see how it would feel to live independently.
However, as time went on, I realized that being on your own is not as easy as it looks. Living alone teaches you a lot about responsibility. You have to plan your meals, clean your space, and manage your money wisely. There are times you feel lonely because no one is there to talk to or share food with. At home, things were easier food was ready, the house was always lively, and my parents took care of many things I didn’t even notice before. But when you start living on your own, you understand how much your parents have been doing for you all along.
Right now, I am not living completely far from my parents, but I stay in the same town, just in a different place. To be honest, I am not overly excited about staying alone, because it feels almost the same as staying with them. I can still visit them anytime I want, and they can also check on me. What makes me happy is not the fact that I’m on my own, but that things are going well for me and my family. I’m growing, learning, and becoming more responsible, and that alone gives me joy.
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This is something I cannot relate to. I looked forward to becoming independent when I was younger. Guess who is no longer wanting to leave home?😂
Not me oo 😂 if not for school, I don't think about it at all.