The problem i have, is i'm very close to my family, my family being my sister and brother in law and my mum. Since making the decision that we want to move to Aus, and informing family that we are appointing a migration agent, my sister is very upset.
My sis is a lot older than me, she has no kids of her own and is so very close to my son its unreal. She dotes on him and he dotes on her. He is only 21 months but everythings Judy Judy Judy, which i love.
I keep getting huge pangs of guilt as i know she is hurting at the thought of us going. My mum is ok, because she knows she can visit us as often as she likes, but my sis isnt in that good of a financial position.
Leaving friends and family behind is one of the hardest part of the whole process and for some the family ties prove too much and that is one of the main reasons for moving back to the UK. You will need to keep reminding yourself of why you want to go to Aus - and as your journey nears it's end you may find that your sister gets a little more upset - she'll feel as if she's losing you and her nephew, are you in a position to help her find the money for a ticket to visit you? It may help her knowing that she will be seeing you again.
Ali
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told my parents that we are going last week was hard and made me feel rubbish,Hang in there keep telling yourself why your doing it and never never think that you and your family are doing somthing wrong ( i did ) but i no now i am doing what i think is wright for my family and me.
good luck !
jase
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I agree, we are in the same boat. Told my parents we are thinking about moving to Melbourne (not even been on holiday there yet!!) My dad said outright he didnt want me to go and my mum has been a bit more devious. Sending me pictures of spiders in Oz and saying I really need to think about it before I decide!!!
Sorry AM - had to smile at your mum sending you pictures of spiders, made me chuckle - Cal will tell you she had the biggest spider phobia before she headed for Brissy - and now she's living semi rural. They're not as big a problem as people make out. Send your mum pictures of Melbourne, koals and roo's in return
Ali
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arrrhhggggghhhh!!!!!
never had so many mixed emotions as i have in the last few months. can't blame my family for not wanting me to go, but wish they could make me feel a little less guilty. all i keep saying to them is that from now on it's going to be different, but different can't be all bad, can it? if we didn't do things because they were going to be different from what we are used to, nobody would do anything! trouble is my mother in law does not do anything new or try anything new BECAUSE it is different, so can't really convince her! just be strong ( and a tad selfish - selfish is good) to do what it is right for you and your family. xx
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The problem i have, is i'm very close to my family, my family being my sister and brother in law and my mum. Since making the decision that we want to move to Aus, and informing family that we are appointing a migration agent, my sister is very upset.
My sis is a lot older than me, she has no kids of her own and is so very close to my son its unreal. She dotes on him and he dotes on her. He is only 21 months but everythings Judy Judy Judy, which i love.
I keep getting huge pangs of guilt as i know she is hurting at the thought of us going. My mum is ok, because she knows she can visit us as often as she likes, but my sis isnt in that good of a financial position.
I feel guilty, and hurt at the fact shes hurting.
Ang
Once you get out there look into sponsoring your sister and Mum,what could be better a new life for all of you and babysitters as well.
Ang
Once you get out there look into sponsoring your sister and Mum,what could be better a new life for all of you and babysitters as well.
