On a night like this.
By José Valera
@jvicentevalera (13671)
Santiago, Chile
November 11, 2020 6:28pm CST
Tonight I feel a little reflective.
Life can be full of joy, but also full of tests that we have to surpass on the way. At this exact time, I am feeling a little blue. Maybe it has to do with homesickness. Next month will mark one year out of my country without seeing my parents in person. Sometimes it doesn't hurt that much because I keep my mind busy, while there are other times, like now, when sadness wants to take over.
I will eventually shake this off, and keep going...
But now, I am just processing it.
Thanks for reading.
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13 responses
@jvicentevalera (13671)
• Santiago, Chile
12 Nov 20
Of course you may. I left Venezuela due to the hard economical situation lived there. High inflation rate, insecurity, violence, a government which isn't democratic at all, among others. I found myself getting older, and no changes around me, so I made my decision after long deliberation.
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@rakski (112925)
• Philippines
12 Nov 20
@jvicentevalera and I think it is good for you. now you have a good job
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@jvicentevalera (13671)
• Santiago, Chile
12 Nov 20
I am feeling way better now @sophie09 thank you for showing up and showing some support.
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@sophie09 (34246)
• Indonesia
12 Nov 20
@jvicentevalera i am glad to hear that. you are welcome. we are here for you
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@LadyDuck (457918)
• Switzerland
13 Nov 20
@jvicentevalera I totally understand what you are going through. When the holidays approach is harder.
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@jvicentevalera (13671)
• Santiago, Chile
13 Nov 20
@LadyDuck don't ever remind me about it. Haha. I'll see how I can manage it.
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@jvicentevalera (13671)
• Santiago, Chile
12 Nov 20
Thanks Dear Anna. Sometimes I say yo myself that it could've been worse, but I got her here. She actually lives in the same city as I do. I am grateful for that. You can totally understand what I go through.
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@RasmaSandra (73368)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
12 Nov 20
I wish the best for you and hope you can see your parents soon
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@jvicentevalera (13671)
• Santiago, Chile
12 Nov 20
Thanks my friend. I bet I'll see them soon.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60311)
• Perth, Australia
12 Nov 20
@jvicentevalera I am so sorry you are feeling down. I don't blame you as that is a very long time to be away from loved ones.
I wish you the best in shaking off that sad feeling. 
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@VivaLaDani13 (60311)
• Perth, Australia
15 Nov 20
@jvicentevalera You're so very welcome. I am so happy to know that feeling has been shaken off! I also understand what you're saying. Sometimes emotions can just take over for awhile over something happening in our lives. My best wishes to you!
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@jvicentevalera (13671)
• Santiago, Chile
15 Nov 20
@VivaLaDani13 thank you gorgeous. Sending you my best wishes to you!
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@jvicentevalera (13671)
• Santiago, Chile
12 Nov 20
Thanks pretty girl. I already shook that off. I let my consciousness process my emotions, but when it's enough is enough. I am way better now.
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@Nakitakona (56302)
• Philippines
12 Nov 20
That's natural for there's no place like home.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
14 Nov 20
i skimmed through some 'f the comments'n yer responses, so've a better idea 'f yer reasonin' fer bein' blue. 'tis most diff'cult to leave yer home 'n folks 'hind. i felt such years 'go with my dad, though not 'nother country did i flee, jest 1300 miles 'way. made seein' him a very rare treat. 're ya able to visit via yer phone? not certain how that works (cost), but know many do those video calls 'n such seems to help. 'tis not the same, but 't least ya can see 'em.
i know they've got'ta be proud 'f ya, makin' a life elsewhere when yer country 'tis'n such disarray. so glad ya got'cher sis'n her young'uns there close by. ease the pain a bit anyhow.
@JudyEv (325624)
• Rockingham, Australia
12 Nov 20
I'm sorry about you being away from your parents for so long. We haven't seen our sons for over 12 months either and I don't really know when we'll see them again. One lives in Melbourne so if our country stays safe we'll be able to visit him soon but the other one is in Ireland. And we're getting older all the time.
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@JudyEv (325624)
• Rockingham, Australia
13 Nov 20
@jvicentevalera It is nice that you are able to visit your sister. That would be a small comfort.
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@jvicentevalera (13671)
• Santiago, Chile
13 Nov 20
@JudyEv absolutely dear Judy.
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@jvicentevalera (13671)
• Santiago, Chile
12 Nov 20
Thank you Judy. I am glad to hear that one of your sons is at least in your own country. You know you can take a flight, or a bus, or ride wherever he is. But when the distance is miles away is a totally different story. I have my older sister living in Santiago as well, so it is such a relief having her nearby. Despite that I have been busy due to work I make sure to visit her and her children when I am on my day off. You said something really important about getting older. My biggest fear is not to be able to enjoy my parents' best years which are now. They're getting older and not being nearby them to enjoy them is a little painful, but I try not to focus on that but work.
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@jvicentevalera (13671)
• Santiago, Chile
12 Nov 20
I'll stick to that thought Nevena, thanks.
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@erictsuma (9726)
• Mombasa, Kenya
12 Nov 20
Keep moving on my friend you will be able to see them soon, have a nice day.
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@jvicentevalera (13671)
• Santiago, Chile
12 Nov 20
I am working on that. Thank you my friend. I appreciate your comment.
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