Advice: She’s preparing to move away from home for medical school but feels immense guilt for leaving her immigrant family behind.
It’s really sweet that you feel so close with your parents. However, feeling close with someone and feeling responsible for someone are two different things. You may experience discomfort over being on your own, or for leaving your home, but remember this is a normal stage of life. All families function a certain way — each person playing a role — and when this is disrupted, it’s not uncommon for these changes to cause discomfort, disappointment or guilt among family members.
Remembering that multiple feelings can be felt and acknowledged simultaneously. Your family can feel sad you’re leavingyou can love your parents and your family fiercely.
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