At the time, returning to India seemed like the right choice, but settling back has been harder than expected. Because their parents were worried about them and they wanted to be closer to home, the person said they returned mainly.
They had expected returning home to bring them closer to family, but instead found themselves feeling more disconnected. They admitted that they now wonder if they made a mistake by leaving. The user then asked others who had moved back to India after living abroad whether they had experienced similar loneliness and disconnect. They also wanted to know how others rebuilt their social lives and figured out whether to stay in India or move abroad again. Read the full story here. The post drew varied responses. One person advised them to explore different parts of India and make new connections, adding, “Take it slow. Six months is a very short time to judge yourself.” (Also Read: ‘Two generations of sailors’: Father and son meet unexpectedly in the middle of the ocean ) One person asked whether the user could return to the US, while another suggested considering other countries if returning was not possible. (Disclaimer: This report is based on user-generated content from social media. HT.com has not independently verified the claims and does not endorse them.)
“But now I feel incredibly lonely,” they wrote. (Also Read: ‘We relived our childhood’: Friends reunite at their school after 50 years ) “I understand that people are busy and that life changes, but after repeatedly trying, it starts to feel like I’m the only one who cares about maintaining these friendships,” they wrote. The person also said their relationship with their brother feels different. “I had built a routine there, had independence, people around me, and a sense that I was moving forward,” they wrote. At the same time, they said they did not want to blame their parents, who had been genuinely worried about them and wanted them to return home. “But emotionally, this transition has been much harder than I imagined,” they wrote.
