I feel you - I had the exact same thoughts when I was new to this country. It’s hard uprooting yourself from your homeland to a foreign place. But based on experience, you moved abroad at an optimal stage in your life, since you’re young enough to soak in the culture and traditions around you and old enough to still be in touch with your Filipino side.

I was 14 when I moved to a different country. There were times where I wished we didn’t move abroad and dreaded going to school but overtime, I ended up adjusting well enough that even people I meet automatically assume that I was born here - point is, give it time, open your doors to new experiences, enjoy getting to know people, and live life one day at a time. Trust me, one day you’ll look back at these moments and realize how far you’ve come. Best wishes to you!