Meetup Recap - Leaving Home: The Hardest Yet Best Decision

This Sunday's meetup was one of those conversations that could keep going on for hours on end.

We spoke about what it means to leave home, not just physically, but emotionally too. There was something comforting about being surrounded by women who understood the mix of excitement, grief, guilt, freedom and loneliness that comes with moving away from the people and places that raised you.

As we shared our experiences, the conversation naturally drifted to what "home" really means. Is it a place? The people? The version of yourself that existed there? Or maybe a plushie that you've been carrying for as long as memory serves you. The answers were different for everyone and that was what made it so special.

We talked about learning to live alone and all the little and big ways it changes you. You become the person who enjoys grocery shopping like its me-time, figures things out when no one else is around and learns to comfort herself on difficult days. You slowly build routines, confidence and a life that is entirely your own.

Leaving home is hard. To some it may even seem impossible. But somewhere between homesickness and independence, many of us discover parts of ourselves we may never have met otherwise.

And that contradiction is exactly what makes it beautiful: leaving home can break your heart a little, while helping you grow into yourself and heal your heart at the same time.

Apart from the discussion, we blew bubbles, shared cookies and witnessed the perfect Bangalore rain.

I would like to know what "home" means to you as well. Let me know in the comments! 💌

PS. I've attached a photo of Prachi finally succeeding in blowing bubbles after multiple tries 😭🫧