Personal Blog: Maintaining Family Relationships

 In my family, I have four parents and three sisters. Before going to college, I lived with my mom and my stepdad Donny (my older sister lived with us too until June). I also see my dad, my stepmom, and my younger step-sisters as much as I can. I have always really enjoyed spending time with family, and I value the time I have with my parents. Although school can be overwhelming and it might take away all of someone's time and energy, I make sure that my family knows I'm here for them and that I miss them while I am here.

Since my older sister moved out in June and I "moved out" in August, my mom and Donny are now empty nesters. The good news is that they adopted a dog in April that they love and she keeps them company. Since I left for school, I have gone to my house to bother them as much as possible. I stop by on some weekends and I always make sure that I stop in to say hi or do something with them. My mom and I have a tradition where we get our nails done together about once a month, and that gives us an opportunity to update each other on our lives. 

Although my dad and my stepmom Erika still have two pre-teen kids at their house, I know that they all still miss me when they don't see me for a while. Whenever I am home I make sure to stop by there as well, and we usually all eat dinner together and I tell them about everything going on in my life. I also go there to see my step-sisters because everytime I see them they look so much older and I don't want to miss out too much on them growing up.

It is really strange to suddenly not live with/around your family, since you have only lived with them your whole life. It was really hard for me to adjust when my older sister moved into an apartment the town over, because I knew I was never going to live with her again. After moving into my dorm I realized how much my parents really miss me even if they don't say it. Although I will live with them over holiday breaks, moving out of your childhood home is a very significant change, and maintaining relationships with family members is really important.

When you are in school it helps a lot to call family or friends at home and to stay in contact with them. It lessens the homesick feeling you may get when you first move in. It is also important because it means a lot to your family members when they know you are thinking about them. Telling them about something new you did or even what you ate for lunch might make their day when they miss you. 

















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