Hey there. I'm an international student. I've come to Toronto for 7 months. Everything seems good in the beginning. Nevertherless, I have felt homesick recently. I found your video while I was searching How to deal with homesick. Living alone abroad is not easy for me in term of emotion even though I'm an introvert. Even though I mentally prepare for myself in advance, it's kinda tough to deal with homesick in reality. Once, I woke up in the morning, I thought that I'm lying on my bed in my home. Then few seconds later, I realized that I'm in Canada.. I miss my mom, my sister, brother so bad. I think this is also a good experience in my life. I know how much family is important. Anyway, I'm still homesick
Hey Peekapoo! I'm an international student here in Toronto and I came here in my second semester in late January. The time I've been here, the province has continually been in lockdown. I had no friends when I came here, I knew no one in the first 14 days of quarantine, so I kept in touch with family back home. Even after that, I had no friends for about a month. In the starting, I admit I felt lonely as I saw other groups of friends going out for walks. But here, I noticed something. What I say next may be a bit different than usual, but it seems to me that we can either be: alone but not lonely, or lonely but not alone... It's on us... Now I've been more of a solitary person my entire life, as in, I find enjoyment in being with myself. And so I thought to myself, "Hey!, you're in a new country, new environment, there's so many new sights to see, why not enjoy yourself the way you did back in India?" And I swear, just thinking that has drastically changed the way I look at things now. Yes, I have friends now, and we hang out a couple of times a week. BUT, the time that I spend with myself, I would deem that far more valuable to me. This solves the issue of homesickness for me too. I have problems with food here because I'm vegetarian, but I've been able to find Indian restaurants which mimic Indian taste almost identically. All in all, I term this a very unique experience, lets think onto the future in good spirits, because this is a great place to be!
It feels so sad to watch your video.. I am sure you are trying your best to live in the new environment. Ahh! peekapoo family must be so worried after watching the video.. always high spirited.. long staycation in india awaited for the girl.. 💃💃
You told everyone that not to feel discouraged. But I cried throughout the video. I moved to Canada last month alone. Those First fourteen days of quarantine were the toughest days of my life. I am also a Cancerian by the way so you probably know how much I cried 🥺. Also, I just love your content. Keep growing and stay safe. Lots of love 💜💜
Be thankful you have all the modern gadgets and apps to keep you in touch with people far away in real-time. Even until the late 80s, calling back home was a luxury because international phone calls were so expensive.
I agree. When my parents came to the US from India in 1970 they had to write letters that would take one month to reach. No phones and no Indian food available in the US.
Baby .... U are living in Future ... Mini India... Right Now ... What happened if U move or settle in Mexico ... Than ... U think that U R in right place now ..(I was in Toronto 2006 to 2009)... Just Enjoy there.
Peekapoo..You have come to a new country at this time of Covid where everything is restricted now ..nowhere to go ..when things get better I am sure you will feel better and enjoy the outside .We too miss our family back home but when you have good friends they become your chosen family..It’s hard and life here is definitely busy but becomes lonely at times...once you are able to visit your family you will want to come back to your life here soon .
I arrived two months ago to Canada. I feel so sad sometimes, I wish I could make good friends soon, it’s not the same as family but I hope it helps me, keep strong everybody out there!
And dear please stay as connected to nature as much u can.not just by feeling it.. also physically.. like adopting ayurveda and natural herbs in your diet and doing proper yoga and assana. It will protect u from diseases like covid and god knows whats after.
Honestly this was the best video of your channel. I literally cried. I am planning for fall 2022. And I cannot relate to you but just the thought leaving family behind makes me sick. I think you just gave a insight of what's waiting for me. Much love to you both.
This is the kind of content I appreciate! It balances the lifestyle videos and helps us know the reality of life abroad. We can handle the good, the bad and the ugly.
I had gone through this and Can totally relate to it.I came the same year 2019 july with my husband and when the covid hit I realised the importance of having family by your side.Thanks for the video and I know that you are strong
I just came to have not even completed one month over here. And every day I just feel more and more alone and feel like going back home but I know that is not an option for me. Thank you so much for this video, it really helped a lot and made it easier for me to smile a little today. Thank you
1 don't burry your feelings 2 video call to family members no matter what 3 carry own family tradition-food, morning song etc 4 you are responsible for your own happiness 5 embrace loneliness 6 get out of your comfort zone 7 have fun 8 be strong 9 figure it out by yourself
Me and my husband shifted to Canada too back in 2018 and since we couldn’t go to India. We had our ups and downs too. I haven’t met my nephew, he is a lockdown 👶. Couldn’t go. My husband lost his real jiju we couldn’t go😞. We can’t wait to see them. So, yes you are not alone. Be strong and yes accept, cry that’s okay. I do that too. Take care.
Also please don't spoil your relation with Saransh. I understand that he has fought his way through until here and can't think of returning to India too soon
Love your positive spirit! Just started following you off lately and have been binge watching your videos since then ! Totally love your editing skills and also the content. You have such a positive vibe and not to forget amazing dressing sense. Please share some styling tips too whenever you can. I am grateful i came across this channel of yours :) more power to you. Keep rocking
I know its difficult to stay away from parents. I don't even have them any more. That's even worse Pooja. I can never ever meet them here in this physical world.
Who gives you these ideas for RU-vid videos .. really bad ..please talk about how you and Saransh are as couples and other problems but we are also going through this feeling in pandemic and we don't want to hear it. No hate
It's tough for sure! I've had rollercoaster emotions through this entire pandemic in the past year and a half. But as you said make time for the people that you love and talk to them as much as you can it makes a huge difference! 💕
OMG Peekapoo you made me cry!!! 😪 I live in Mumbai with my husband and 2 grown up kids. Being the only child , losing my parents within a span of 2 years , 25 years back was the hardest thing for me to cope with . So I can imagine how you must be feeling being away from yours . But just remember one thing that you can meet them if not this year maybe the next and you can talk to them or even see them on video call. So be positive and be thankful to God and pray for the well being of your loved ones. Take care !!! ❤️
Whatever you’re going through, have been there and done all that tips. Though it has made me lil strong but deep down we all know that childhood was the best❣️
Hi, I am a student in Australia. You have your husband with you. Imagine the life of international students. 🥺 Australia has strictly said they won't open borders till 2023. At least you have PR you can go and come back to Canada again (which is there for Australian PR/Citizen) We International students in Australia are stuck in prison. 😫 Moreover, we have loans on top of our heads. We work at restaurants to manage daily expenses. We live in a sharing house. We do cooking cleaning everyday. We can't afford to uber eat every day. I am 26 years old. I am very close to my family 😔 it's been 1 n a half years for me as well. AND the worst part is: I EVEN DONT KNOW WHEN WILL I BE ALLOWED TO GO. If I would have known then it's okay, in December you can go and visit your fam and can come back, then I can prepare my mind for 6months. to out that to I can't 😫 I can feel you. 😭
I genuinely think, that this type of videos is the best. I've lived abroad with my family for 10 years and now I'm not with them back at my home country. No one is talking about the real cons of moving abroad. I think it is very important to show this side especially to people who have never lived abroad. Your videos just keep on getting better and better. 😄
Uh Peekapoo! I didn’t see my family and my husband since 2015😭 I cry every day because of my feelings about them. Unfortunately, because I didn’t get my PR yet, I can’t Leave the country. My heart hurts and I pray that I can go see them soooooon. You too Peekapoo I hope you can go to Indian soon😊
“Friends can never replace family” I strongly agree to that, I have been living by myself here since a year and can completely relate to you Pooja. Times are difficult and thanks to you for making me feel better about it by sharing your feelings and tips. I do hope you meet your family soon. Tc :)
Pooja , I really feel for you. I moved to Toronto 2 months ago and although i stayed within the same country I moved provinces and I agree that it gets hard at times. But dont worry, never fee l like you’re alone in this because we’re all here to support you.
You made me cry and I am not even in Canada as yet. But moving this year hopefully and I keep thinking about how I will leave my family behind. It was lovely to hear your experience and love the tips. Thank You Peekapoo :-)
I so relate with this video , staying away from home , I have lived in the us for about five years , I miss my boyfriend and my family ❤️❤️ I can completely understand
If this can provide some comfort dear friend... totally get you. My dad passed away and I couldn't see him touch him for the last time... awful. My sister had a baby boy and my cousins got married I wasn't there. Relationships do change drastically.. we realize we cant be there for them its painful. You are an amazing person with a beautiful heart so u feel wat u feel. You are not alone in this journey. Love and best wishes sis :)
I can relate to you. If it is ok to ask, why did you guys move to Canada? I mean most people move either due to money, career or kids. From what Ive seen you guys were doing pretty well in India in all aspects. What was the reason for the move if I may ask?
I wish I was in Toronto atleast could have meet with you shared my feelings. I am homesick by nature and first time I came abroad with my husband. I am in Calgary right now it’s so so cold. I started feeling homesick just after coming here and started dealing with depression and anxiety and I even left my job which I got Canada . I don’t even have friends. I don’t feel like making friends.I don’t have job now. I miss everyone there in Kolkata India. Although I am not permanent here still can’t manage my emotions. I immediately want to run away with my husband back to Kolkata. But he is doing a fellowship here and he also feels good here and he doesn’t feel homesick which makes me even more sad. That he can’t resonate with my feelings. I feel horribly lonely. I was the happiest soul in Kolkata
Hell.. it is tough. Kudos to you for surviving a whole year and a half just by yourselves (majorly). But I guess if any positive that you can derive out of this situation is of Growth mindset. Love 🌈
Hi Pooja just saw your video , I must say this is the most expressive video I have seen of yours in last 1 year, you have a true heart and these emotions are necessary for you to express , stay safe and stay strong , I can only say ***Tough times never last but tough people do** So be happy and take care of yourself and saransh a great support to you cheers !!!
Such a fabulous honest video! I can completely relate to you ...it is really difficult to live without your family. ...your tips are amazing! You are such a positive beautiful person!
My mom got covid in delhi last month and everyday she said she is fine. One fine day one of my relatives (and then another friend) called me to tell that she was really sick and was almost going to get hospitalized. That same night when I called her, she said she felt fine the whole day and was recovering. Eventually she recovered but its sad how she had to hide her health issues from me because she knew there was nothing I could do sitting here in USA. Its soo sad in such situations.
You are not alone in this. I have my daughter and son living alone in BC and Ontario respectively since 2019 and going through the same home sickness. We miss each other too
Loneliness affects the rich and the poor. I have been in Australia for the past few years and go to India each year to see my mother. Every trip back to Aus is met with tears and depression for the first week. It’s just tough and never ending. As you said, I keep asking is it all worth it? And if I do go back, would it still be all worth it? The only person who has the answer is my future self. He might tell me if what I did was right.
You are right. I never like the idea of living abroad but due to husbands career I am here in Canada. I feel horribly lonely and depressed but no one can actually feel my feelings. I feel more lonely because my husband is happy here and doesn’t feel the same😢
Hey honey.. ik the void of family is irreplacable. But spritually its also a shackle which resist u to grow. U found opportunities here..and its so strong of u flourishing by breaking those shakles but with the same love . Unknowingly u just exhibit the real love.. love is freedom... god bless u dear. I hope u both fr being successful , happy and healty♥️
Thanks for making a video on this topic. Most bloggers just make videos on positive points. I experienced the same loneliness in US when I was there and decided to come back I agreed with your point on what use is the more money or better lifestyle if we cannot share it with our loved ones. I wish you all the best and slowly your will get used to it.
Hey pooja... don't worry you are a strong girl ... this pandemic affect everyone's life... My husband is in Canada from December 2019 and I stuck here in India....... We are dealing with long distance from last 1.6 year .... on 12th day of our marriage he was in flight..... You have Saransh with you... soo be positive... be happy .... And you are such a strong and positive girl Living in abroad is not easy but you managed things very nicely .... So think about good things think about what you have and enjoy.... keep smiling
So so relatable…I live in Stockholm with my partner and have exactly the same issues. Always lived with siblings and now here all alone….it sucks… especially during this time of the year when the festivals come up. It feels like there always will be a void in the life no matter what you achieve.
I already fear I am going to miss my parents because they are getting old and I need to look after them. How can I convince my husband not to go abroad?
It's been three years of living alone in Malaysia by myself. Coming from a big family who were always together makes it so hard. I haven't seen my family in two years because of the pandemic, and honestly every single thing you have talked about is something I can relate 100%. My family sometimes won't tell me some things because they don't want me to stress, and I miss it so much when I see everyone all together for dinners and when they hang out. :(
You crying breakes my heart Pooja...:-( I am glad you have found these tips to overcome home sickness and yes i would love to see this kind of content from u in the future!
Kuddos to you Pooja for saying that out loud we all feel it but are scared to say it upfront. Sending you lots of love and warmth. Keep up your honest self 💖💖💖
I just woke up nd realised that I saw a dream about u 2 and guess what you 2 were in your new big home and even had a daughter 😅😅😅 I don't know why I dreamed like that but it was beautiful both of you were looking so happy and I loved that happiness so I thought to share it with you😁😍
Omg!! I bawled my eyes out🥺🥺🥺 I’ve been in Toronto for the last 5.5 years and have seen my family only once since then. Last time I saw them was 3 years ago and it makes me cry every time I think about them. I miss my parents l, my grandparents and everyone else. They’re getting old and I’m not spending that time with them. I can imagine what you must be going through. I am here all by myself and it just makes me so emotional every time I think about my family back home 😢
@@bhavikashah8221 As Pooja said too, this shouldn’t discourage you and it’s not that I’m unhappy. I am in a good place, a better country but yes that empty feeling will be there but it is what it is. Not for a single minute I regret my decision to move to Canada.
Oh wow..I recently moved as well and I feel the the exact way you feel.Even some of the exact same things you said I have said about my move. Thank you for sharing this
Aaaw honey bunny! Hugs to you. And thanks for sharing this very informative video. I know homesickness is something big I'll have to deal with when I move to Canada. The two major issues I pick from you are: that my relationship with my fam will change (I absolutely don't want that to happen) and that being away from my family will be a long-term thing not just a little vacay. Pilau is a very popular dish in East Africa!
I feel you darling 🤗 I immigrated to Canada by myself. It's tough. I miss my family so much. I try to video call my family everyday these days. I hope that Covid can go away soon and we can all visit our families ❤️ Thanks for all the great tips!
Hi, pooja my husband he is in Toronto and I am in india with in laws and a daughter 7 years old. since 3 years ago.and we still waiting for our PR process not completed yet.
Hi Pooja , I only started looking at your videos about three weeks ago and I’m hooked on them...I started from when you arrived in Canada until this one ( miss out some in between) I love your cheerfulness... I do understand how you feel because I’ve gotten Covid and was in hospital and after was is in isolation for a long while and still don’t come out because I’m so scared to be out there...I didn’t see my parents going in three months... I video call but it’s not the same so I could just imagine how you feel 🙏 and I’m very happy you shared it with us... love you guys 🥰❤️🙏
