Father of confession moved away and idk what to do...
My father of confession recently moved to a different country. I thought I could still confess over the phone but I can't?
Since he left, I called him to check in and see how he's doing but that was it. I'm going through a very difficult time rn and I really need someone to speak to and confess for how I've been feeling and get advice. I messaged him and he told me to call him, I had my list of things I wanted to confess about but abouna told me this can't be done over the phone- this is a sacrament and must be done in person.
I'm devastated- I have no one else. Yes we have another abouna in the church but I've tried with him in the past and didn't benefit at all- he doesn't give advice, I've asked him and he always says to pray about it but a lot of times I need more than that lol I'm already praying. I'm really annoyed because now every time i need to confess, I need to book a flight and pack a bag and travel?
I'm not in a position where I can travel every 2-3 months. I was really close with him and i love him very much- I struggle with anxiety which he was helping me with and don't think I can open up to another abouna like I used to with him so idk what to do :(
I feel so alone and distant from God already, and talking with abouna and learning this has only made it worse ughhhh