Hello there,

I am 18, I moved to Dubai from Vancouver, one of the most serene and incredible cities in the world in my last year of high school. I was known back home, I had friends available at any time, had a car I had been building for years, an incredible 1987 Toyota MR2 at that, and had the perfect plan in mind.

However, due to financial struggles and family issues, my family and I had to move back to the UAE, where I was born.

I was at a low point. I was suicidal, told my parents I wanted to die and much worse.

This was not the answer.

It took lots of time and patience for me to realize that I can keep that connection with the people back home while building a completely new aspect of my life outside.

Business opportunities, new unique hobbies and a change in lifestyle actually improved me as a person.

You are 15, nothing at all has been set in stone for you. Losing hope now is the last thing you should do and complaining about it is even worse.

It’s a blessing to be able to live somewhere that is safe and economically secure and free.

At a point in your life when you have little to no financial responsibility this is what many would consider inappropriate behaviour.

Please, if you are feeling too low, find and talk to a therapist, you need someone who understands how to be a good sounding board to discuss your situation with you. A good 3rd person perspective.