There is no place like home..

For those who have experienced the pain of living away from family and friends, there is no other saying so apt. From the time we are born, to most of our school life, we are shielded and protected by our parents, sometimes to the extent of annoyance on our part. When we get the first chance to drift apart, be it due to a college in different city, or work, we rejoice. But soon, reality hits and shows us the mirror, and we realize how much we miss those days of sweet captivity, over the days of lonely independence.

Read on, to revisit those feelings that you got, when you first stayed away from home, away from the sheltered cocoon.

When all the junk you craved for is before you, but all you want now is your mum’s special home cooked meal, prepared with a healthy dash of love.

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When you are suddenly excited about your achievements, and can’t wait to reach home and tell your parents about it, but then you realize you are not at home. You smile, and fish out your phone.

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You start realizing the value of money. The spendthrift in you takes a backseat, as all the money saving lessons by your parents come rushing back to you.

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You start setting your own alarm, cooking/arranging for your own food, and manage stuff all or your own.

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You become more responsible, and start taking ownership.

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You miss your home town more than anywhere else, even among the hustle and bustle of the metro city you now live in.

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Your schooldays seem like a long distant dream, which was too good to be true, and too short to last.

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Most of all, you miss the warmth of love that enveloped you, even in your darkest times, and you learn to shield yourself from the world, finally.

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We might crib about the constant nagging, but once away from home, we do realize that it was a constant worry, which our parents bore out of love. A bout of nostalgia hits every time you see something familiar, and a sweet hollowness stays in your heart.

What was your experience, staying away from home for the first time? Do let us know in the comments below.

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