still homesick 5 yrs later.HELP

[guest1255]

Hi Sally Ive been here 2yrs and im still really struggling and missing home....my advice is to try keep busy and the more people you try meet the better (although it is hard to force yourself out there sometimes). chin up and im always happy to offer an ear to listen or a shoulder to cry on.....you are definatley not alone xxx
tess

[jaffa]

I have been here 13 years now with my hubby 48 and kids 22 and 18.It was fantastic watching the kids grow up in a safe and healthy environment. I love it here and our lifestyle but I know what you mean about missing family and friends. friends are just not the same as people who you grew up with.I have a few good friends here but it is hard you just have to put yourself out there.aussies aren't as social as Pommes though I don't think,well not in Adelaide anyway.

Thanks guys for the replies,was having a bad day and needed to sound off.
Adelaide has a better lifestyle for the children and we have had some great times here but just does'nt feel like home.
I miss family,close friends and the familiarity.I know quite a few people will feel the same way too and good to know i am not the only one.
Am in a better place today,the sun has been shining.Really appreciate all your messages.Sally

[jaffa]

Perhaps we should have a get together somewhere down South. Catch up for a coffee one weekend and a chat. let me know anyone interested.

[Lizzy]

Hi Sally,

Don't know where you are, exactly in Adelaide, but would love to meet up with you, although you are probably not feeling like this now ?

I have only been here 2 months so just felt it was me not giving it a 'fair go ' seriously hope i don't feel like this after 5 years !! My husband , little girl & even my older son has found work - they are all loving it, but i feel 'lost' am very close to my Mum, don't know how i ever thought leaving her was going to be a good idea - i used to talk to her every day & see her every week ! Also left behind my 21 year old son - Sooo painful !! Also didn't realise how EXPENSIVE cost of living is here ! financially i definitely should have stayed in the UK ! Determined to give it a proper crack though, but right now all i really wanted for Christmas was a plane ticket ! Hope you are now feeling better ?! could definitely 'feel' your pain Good Luck.

[Lizzy]

Hi I'm feeling very homesick, but don't want to throw in the towel just yet , especially as everyone else seems to be settling really well, but if that offer of a coffee was still going , would love to , hopefully i won't be miserable company, i'm certainly trying to be positive ! I'm in Hallet Cove - not far from Happy Valley , my little girl is going to Pimpala primary - she loves it !

[Lizzy]

Hi Tess,

Hope you don't mind, saw your post, I've only been here a couple of months, but am really struggling with home sickness, Hubby , son & daughter doing great, so don't want to be the weakest link ! But i'm in Hallet Cove too , nice to know i'm not alone !

[Barney Rubble]

I have been here 13 years now with my hubby 48 and kids 22 and 18.It was fantastic watching the kids grow up in a safe and healthy environment. I love it here and our lifestyle but I know what you mean about missing family and friends. friends are just not the same as people who you grew up with.I have a few good friends here but it is hard you just have to put yourself out there.aussies aren't as social as Pommes though I don't think,well not in Adelaide anyway.

Great post Jaffa, saves me typing it out, our kids are 18 & 21, (me 5oh) and have seen them do so much.

Very true about the friends you grew up with too . . . . . in fact i'm not writing any more.

10/10 and a gold 4 Star Jaffa