A bag of mixed emotions
“My first thoughts were a bag of mixed emotions. I was excited about the prospect of getting a bigger room. But when the decision was made that we were selling our old home, I thought, oh no, they are going to make me pack and tidy my room.
Domestic strains and paint shades
I was also worried that Mum and Dad might be stressed 24/7 because of renovating, and will they ever stop arguing over paint colours?
Friendships and farewells
I felt sad to be leaving my neighbour, who I was best friends with, but she moved away anyway, so that wasn’t such a big deal.
I was proud because I knew we lived in a small two-bed flat when I was born, and we were now moving to a much bigger home.
Concerns about connectivity
I was concerned about not being close to anything – like shops and bus routes – and anxious about the wifi strength at our new place.
Other things on my mind were if we could still afford Sky TV. I also wondered if moving meant we were going to be broke.
Reflections and advice
My advice for anyone in my age group whose family are moving home is this:
- Start tidying and packing your room the minute you know you’re selling/moving.
- Speak to your parents about anything that’s worrying you.
- And finally, focus on the positives.
I love our new place, and we still have Sky TV and good wifi!”
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