But for those who have gone far, I hope, at least, by sharing my experience, I can reach out to those in need and make a positive impact during their search for friends in their new environment.
Xiao Hong, who had underwent a lifetime of twists and turns, hardships and pains of departing from her hometown, composed the biography of the Hulan River at her senectitude.
Across the world today, millions of women and men are abandoning their homes and risking their own and their families' lives in search of a better future.
In some cases, these populations have also traveled great distances from their homes to escape long-term disasters such as famine, drought, and civil strife.