u/Mermaid_Tuna_Lol

Idk if it's just me, the tap water here isn't the best but it's not unsafe where I live, but damn is it gross.

(I'm trying to drink more water, homies)

As you know, dad, I started medical school, and I'm really happy about it. But this is also harder than I thought.

I'm drowning in textbooks and still not getting the grades I want, my boyfriend isn't doing well, I can't get my sleeping meds due to a shortage, my father is being a prick to mama, and this is just... So awful. I still look awful and feel horrible in my body.

I'm starting to feel depressed again, starting to crave alcohol again (I'm a year and a few months sober). Starting to sleep too much and skipping meals.

I wish I had a dad... Not whatever demon my so-called father is, a real dad. I want someone to lean on, and have father-son bonding time together.

Just... I need a hug, dad, please... I'm getting tired of being strong

I know, I know, big age gap scary. Don't worry, I'm fine, and this isn't that kind of post.

So, I 19M am studying medicine in my country (Paraguay). I already knew I wasn't going to stay here because there's no opportunities here, but I never thought of going to England until I met my boyfriend, 31M.

Now, there's several paths to do so, but the best one is to finish at least medical school here and then try to do residency over there. The university I'm in is a pretty good one, and I have scholarships and a ton of every kind of support. The only downside is that will take at least 6 years of LDR, if not more.

Other ways require me to be VERY dependent on him the first years or to have a lot of "fuck you money", which I don't.

I'm fully committed in this relationship, and so is he, but six years is so much time... Right now we're taking it a day at a time, not like we're going to see anyone else if we break up, but still... Is it possible? Can relationships survive that long if people put in the work?