I’m 30F, single, and I’ve been living in the USA for the past 7 years. I came here to pursue a master’s degree. I know that moving to the USA was a life changing decision. Leaving my parents behind in India wasn’t easy, and I knew the distance would be painful. But my desire to build a better future for myself and make my family proud pushed me forward, especially knowing how difficult it is to live a lower middle class life as a general category person in India.
But the reality hit hard. The first few months were incredibly tough. With no family support around and limited financial resources, I struggled just to survive. Food, accommodation, and daily expenses were a constant source of stress. At one point, I even survived on just a $1 McChicken for the whole day. Amidst these struggles, I met someone who seemed like the perfect partner, someone who would support me through these tough times. But the relationship ended up being another challenge. I trusted him, but he cheated on me.
I was heartbroken and cried for months. Eventually, I realized that this was just a part of life. I stood up for myself, moved forward, and secured a job with a $120K/year salary. Now, I’m proud to say that I’m taking care of my parents. The reason I’m sharing all of this is that, after reading so many confessions, I’ve noticed different opinions about girls who come here to pursue their master’s degrees. If you have negative thoughts about us, I encourage you to reconsider.
I’m here, and I know many other women are here too, living some of the hardest paths of our lives. I’m not sure if this confession will be shared like others, but I’d like to request that at least all the women share this story to show our strength and support each other.