Hello ! I'm Lizzy.

[Lizzy]

Hi, I'm Lizzy,

Just arrived from the uk with my husband Teddy - A kitchen fitter - My son Ashley (24) currently working as a window cleaner - ( who's also hoping to meet people of his own age & make some friends ) as he has come over with just me & his Dad & his little sister Molly (8)


We've settled in Hallet Cove. most of us loving it , but I'm homesick - missing my Mum & other Son

First time posting anything on PIA - didn't quite get the welcome i was hoping for.

Lets hope for a better day tomorrow & maybe some sunshine !

[Barney Rubble]

Will take a while Lizzy, especially if you were leaving family members behind. It is terribly difficult so our thoughts will be with you.

Same as us actually but no kids in tow when we came, mind you that was over 20 years ago and were still here.

Understand how you must/may be feeling, what are you are going through but, on the bright side, it is REALLY cheap to phone or Skype home compared to the pound a minute it used to be so theres a positive for you.

[snifter]

Hello and welcome :)

I just saw you posted an earlier message but it was posted under your own profile, a visitor message, so none of the forum members would have seen it most likely, or else I am sure you would have had replies to it.

Glad you've found the forum and figured out how to post new threads :) I am sure others will be along soon to say hello.

FWIW there is a Socialising section your son might want to have a read of and post to as there are lots of other people closer to his age making contact in a thread over there.

Good luck settling in. The homesickness may well come and go and sometimes be overwhelming but if other aspects of your life are good, try and keep it in perspective and realise it does happen and usually will pass. Some people really struggle and don't settle because of it (and other reasons) but many others do. Give things a chance and I am sure you'll be settling soon.

Enjoy and see you round the forum.

[bidsandrew]

Hi Izzy, welcome!!

Its early days and you are going to feel homesick, I was so suprised how soon after landing I felt homesick. I thought I would only feel it after a few months of being here! I think you will feel it even more if you have left one of your boys in the UK. Give it time and im sure things will get a bit easier. I have only been here a couple of months but some days I feel homesick and some days I dont even think about it. I left South Africa when I was 18 to go to the UK and it took me a good couple of years to settle so I am thinking it will be the same again!

For now just take one day at a time and enjoy the adventures Oz has to offer.

I agree a bit of sunshine helps too!!

[malkitek]

Hi Lizzie,
We're just down the road in Port Noarlunga. I hit a homesickness wall about eight weeks in and some lovely people on here told me they had too at different times and it really helped to know I wasn't going mad! It got much better so hope yours does too!
Gill x

[Barney Rubble]

Forgot to ask, what area are you in ?

May have one of us nearby to help you

Oops, Hallett Cove sorry

[Maria Day]

Hi Lizzy, we will be heading down this week and will be staying in Morphett Vale for few weeks while looking for something more permanent. I children ages 10(boy) and (7) girl. If u fancy meeting up for a cuppa ne day just pm me. It will be nice to meet someone who are newbie in Oz. Hubby is a spark and I am a nurse( not registered yet) :)

[James]

Hi good luck. It is so personal it is difficult to know what will happen, some people get over the homesickness quite quick, others it comes and goes in bouts. Personally I think you know within a few months if this is really for you if you listen to your own instincts. I really think some people andIi am one are not suited to the vibe. If you know it is not you then have to consider if it is worth up rooting and going back or if you will never really setltle but can tolerate it for other reasons ie familly and jobs etc. Every body goes on the UK is awful but that misses the point really, it being bad there does not make you like it here or feel at home. One thing is for sure is that if homesickness really overwhelms you go and get some help or you can develop depression which I have come very close to on occasions. However it is very early days for you and you may soon feel better. I think having your mother and other son in Engalnd will make it quite hard. A lady who taught me Italian left her older son in Italy and still found that very hard three years on. Good luck though and know you are not alone most of us ho through this

[Lizzy]

hi Barney Rubble,

Thanks so much for encouraging words, i am feeling better in the Knowledge that i'm not alone or being silly ! I'm in Hallet Cove, so noticed you're northern suburbs , so not that near , but others in my neck of the woods have also offered a meet up , so keeping positive. :) Lizzy.

[Lizzy]

Hi Gill,

thanks so much port Noarlunga is lovely. Hoping it'll get better !