How Do You Cope With A Sibling Leaving For College?
• Get involved. Skip the whole act where you pretend that you “don’t care” about where they’re going and that you won’t say goodbye. Truth is: you’re in denial. You don’t want to admit that life as you know it is about to end. Realize that your sibling, while definitely excited to embark on this new adventure, is probably really scared. They could definitely use your support. So instead of ignoring the whole situation, get involved. Ask about their new dorms and what classes they’re taking. Don’t pretend that you don’t care because they might think that you don’t care about them. • Be happy for them. Don’t think that your sibling is “abandoning” you and your family, think about what is ahead for them. They are about to start their life; and while they probably are sad to be leaving home, they need to leave. At one point in everyone’s life, they have to spread their wings and fly. They will never succeed in life if they continue to live in the past. Trying to hold on to them would be se
