I invested a lot in this relationship, but now he/she has gone back to his/her family and I'm left with nothing. I'm still in love. What am I suppose to do?
I know you are in a difficult position. You likely have fewer support options than your former lover. People will tend to judge you more harshly and place more blame on you, perhaps unfairly. If so, you will have less sympathy from others for your plight.
That's unfortunate, because you need caring people to come alongside you, support you, and help you move past the pain. More importantly, you need someone to help you gain insight into what made you vulnerable to this kind of relationship. If you don't understand how you got here, you risk repeating the mistake.
As much as you want to reconnect with your former lover, don't. For your sake and their sake, you must have no more contact of any kind with him/her. Each time you reconnect, even in small ways, you have to start the "getting over you" process again. You'll be in a healthier place 6 months from now if you determine to stick to the No Contact rule.
I strongly encourage you to get help from a good counselor. He/she will help not only move through your grief, but also assist you in preparing for future relationship that is more secure and more satisfying.
