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I just came back from the best holiday feeling empty and sad (lemmy.world)
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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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[-] Corno@lemm.ee 6 points 1 month ago

Sounds like you had a fantastic time and this was an amazing new experience for you. Feeling emotional on the return trip isn't all that unusual since I've heard about it happening so many times. I'm really happy for you and I'm sure you've made so many great memories that will stay with you! 😃 I don't have any tips but I just want to say that what you're experiencing especially considering your circumstances is normal and I'm glad you had such a great time. I hope that your plans work out for you and you get to live in the land of the Southern cross! I plan on travelling to Australia too. There's always been something about it that appeals to me so much, and after reading this, I have a feeling I might get emotional on the return trip too!

[-] FireWire400@lemmy.world 4 points 1 month ago

Same here, Australia just always had this draw on me; especially since meeting some of my Aussie family when I was still quite young. I have this one memory of one of my great cousins who's this great big biker guy talking to me about motorbikes and me not understanding a thing at the time.

Seeing him again was just so cool...

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