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I just came back from the best holiday feeling empty and sad (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I just came back from a 6 week trip to Australia; spending time with my relatives (some of whom I've never met before or haven't seen in 20 years) and I had a really really really great time. Everyone was so welcoming and just appreciative; I was really overwhelmed by how amazing the whole experience was.

On my flight back I was crying the whole time; I never felt like that before and just couldn't handle my emotions (much to the dismay of the people sitting next to me). Most of all I just didn't wanna return to my dysfunctional family in Germany. It's been my goal to move to Australia for some time now but after this experience I'm determined to move as soon as possible. It's gonna take a lot of figuring stuff out and it won't be easy but I'll make it work.

Just wanted to get that out there I guess.

Edit: if someone happens to have a few tips and pointers for me regarding my plans they would be greatly appreciated

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 month ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

Going there on my own was already a huge undertaking for me and I'm convinced that I'll find my way. The only thing I fear is the whole visa process (aka. the most important part). Getting a holiday visa was stupidly easy but working visas are apparently pretty difficult to get...

And then there's the housing problem, which hopefully will get better with Albo still in office. It helps that I don't want to live in a big city, though. Sydney is a beautiful city, but man is it busy. Canberra is a bit more relaxed but also a bit bland IMO.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 month ago

You can do it again, and don't overly focus on the obstacles, rather focus on the opportunities, and see how you can use them to overcome all of it and get there.

You can do this!