How do I deal with the fact that I'm moving out?

Question

I'm eighteen and leaving my parents house to live with a very important person in my life. We are moving 5 hours away from my house. I wont get to see my mother much and she means so much to me. How do I deal with that fact that I just have to grow up and leave??
--Stormstarter1207--

Answer 1

It's a hard situation...I know what you mean. I wonder how my family and I will cope with the day I move out. We are really close, and there is a lot to miss (like holidays, special traditions, etc.). But when I left for college, my parents and I emailed a lot and I visited once a month or so, and we made it work, so when the time comes, I think we will be okay. I think the most important thing is to realize that your mom is probably feeling pretty emotional about your leaving as well, and so for that you should try to spend a lot of time together before you move. And I agree with the above: email and phone calls will help the transition a lot.
It's the innevitable, growing up and making changes, but that doesn't make them easy. Be patient with your mom, and yourself, and try to see it as a really happy time-because if you keep yourself happy about it, so will she!
Best of luck!

Answer 2

That's why we have E-mails and phones, to keep in touch. Making a big change is always a little scary. Fear of the unknown. But as time goes on you will adjust. And if you don't you'll be glad you stayed in touch with mom when you need a place to go back to. Good Luck.

Answer 3

That is what cell phones and emails are for. Believe me, mom won't forget you.