Confession: It’s HARD when the kids are GONE. Like really gone. You know, when they are fully moved out and won’t be bouncing back for summer break from college anymore since they now have a place of their own. Today we are chatting about how our expectations don’t always match lived out experiences for Empty Nesting. And how the grief of your kids leaving can appear in surprising ways and how each kid leaving will hit a bit different.
Check out today’s episode to hear:
Will your house be cleaner now without kids? Do you get another pet to fill the void?
Ways your time is freed up
The importance of reconnecting with your spouse BEFORE the kids are permanently gone
Things Becky is looking forward to and things she is dreading about having a fully Empty Nest
The weird transition into a new normal
Things Anne didn’t anticipate about leaving her son at his own home
How hard it is to not make mothering your identity
Why grieving is actually just part of parenting
The tough parts of mommin’ adult children (why don’t they call more!? Gah, so hard that they don’t need me as much anymore…)
Why your aren’t “doing Empty Nesting wrong” if you miss your kids
Dog IG account mentioned: https://www.instagram.com/simonsits?igsh=aWliY2l2a2FmNzJ6
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