How does it feel to be independent?ü

The feeling of independence is great. I love it, not because I can do whatever I want without other people controlling me or intervene with my decisions. I love it because I learn many things. I learn how to do the chores alone and decide wisely. I learned to stand and discipline myself from my usual lifestyle. Am thankful they trusted me and allowed me to live alone. I became more firm and strong morally, psychologically, emotionally, socially and spiritually. Good thing I grew up not a spoiled brat. I had no hard time adjusting from what I used to. My advise, be prepared for the day when you will be separated or the day when you go abroad. Be emotionally, psychologically and spiritually strong. Just think that the reason for working abroad is for your family and your future. Have strength and courage for every problem that may arise when you are already away. No one may help you than yourself alone. Good Luck!

I think ,If we want to change our life , the finance, love, the marriage ......The condition , we must first change our idea , We cannot control the environment , but we can look for the authority which I choose , we may cause the life feature funny , fills of the significance , not only for us, also for each person around us .

I would like to say that being independent would be more beneficial for your future as well as the experience you get to handle the tough situtaion is better, nobody knows wht will happen to us in next minute due to this wars attacks bomb blasts , every second we live is like a new life now so more you are independent it will be more benefecial for you as well.

It is exactly how you are feeling about it now....scary but exciting. It's great not to have your parents nit-picking over you constantly and deciding what you should and shouldn't do. You get to make your own decisions and live your own life. For me, getting out of my parents' house was the best thing I ever did...ever. However, my home life was terrible so I couldn't wait to get out of there. If you want independence, get a job and start saving some money. You'll need money to move, get an apartment, pay deposits for things like electricity and water, and for food and normal expenses while you are getting settled. It can be very stressful. See if your parents would be willing to help you out. It would also help if you had someone in the area where you're moving to that you know or are already friends with. Then it's not so scary and you don't feel like you're all alone.

your situation is very difficult,living abroad and working abroad changes your life a lot.if we are in other country we do all the works and i hope you manage it.goodluck.so tried to do sometning now that you can do it alone without depending your parents.

I am living away from my family since quite long. I was quite scared of the scenario but over the time I have learned to live all alone. I am feel the life is best when you are with your parents. I am now financially independent and feel diificult to manage my expenses.

[i]Hi myxza, It will be very hard at first but when you are busy and occupied, you will just get used to it but it is ideal to have keep in touch regularly! When my sister and I were in College, we were renting in the City and makes us become independent until the time we got a job, We will only visit our Parents every weekend! This time, I am far from them and I am txting theme everyday and calling the often too! ENjoy while you are still there and congrats![/i]

[i]I started living alone when I was 21, I graduated from an engineering course at the age of 20 and became a college instructor after graduation. Papa was actually disappointed that I wanted to live alone. He took it personally and was really hurt that he told me I was already thinking high of myself just because I'm already earning for myself. It was painful to contemplate and so I decided to go back home. Well, after getting married and getting separated with my ex-hubby I've been living a solitary life. I've learned so much in 5 years and though there are times I wanna crawl back to my Mama's care, I fought it and continued to struggle with an independent life. seeingstars' response is more than enough to help you get on with an independent life. I just wanna add something... Don't ever hide your problems and try to solve it by yourself when you know your parents are just a call away. Sometimes pride can get to us and we tend to turn to the wrong people for help instead of going to our parents. Trust me, been there, done that.[/i]

I moved out from my parents house and had my own place.. at first, it was kind of difficult as i'm used to being with them.. but after six months or so, i finally adjusted.. it feels good to be independent because you are responsible of taking care of yourself, your needs, etc.. I know how hard it is to leave your parents and work abroad but just think that you're going to do it for your parents.. good luck=)

when i was still in my 4th year in high school, i started to live away from my parents side, i mean outside of my comfort zone and that is "HOME". however i can't say that at those times i was independent by all means, but it's the start of being independent for i need to wash my own clothes, prepare my own food. financially speaking i was incapable to earn myself money so i still depend on my parents when it comes to my allowance and education needs even allowance for hang-outs. right now i can practically say that i am totally independent towards life, i am working myself to earn, and i think those years in high school help me a lot to be independent totally. not just financially but emotionally and morally. i can stand on my own now. i don't need to depend to people and to my parents all the time, but there are still times where i am in great need for their help whether financially, morally and emotionally.

I was too young like 17yrs old when i used to live my own, rent an apartment, working while studying and i worked 8hours a day, it was not easy when i started but later on, i learned a lot of things on how manage my life in the future, how to budget my expenses its not that easy but you get to used of it..but sometimes the hard time is when you miss your family but il tell you it is a great adventure in your life, living independently..