Empty Nest Syndrome? Anyone here experienced it? (55)
sxc666unknown, Queensland Australia51 Threads 16,853 Postslangleygirl: True, but I think that we also have to do that as well. Family life for me didn't turn out any way how I'd planned either, but we simply make the best of what has been dealt.
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las63: It makes me very sad
You'll get over it pretty quick.
Once your own life kicks back in.
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Thanks everyone.I just have to move forward........I guess.
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las63: Thanks everyone.I just have to move forward........I guess.
Awe Lass, Its a part of Life, I know the times have been this way, to when they become adults allow them to make their Own life, and be Proud, i am Proud of My Kids, as they are both Grown, I do miss them, But its Their time now, and Now is yes, Time for You to Make a new Life, Its Not all ad, its a phase of Life, Smile, and bee Happy...
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HotrodLarrys: Awe Lass, Its a part of Life, I know the times have been this way, to when they become adults allow them to make their Own life, and be Proud, i am Proud of My Kids, as they are both Grown, I do miss them, But its Their time now, and Now is yes, Time for You to Make a new Life, Its Not all ad, its a phase of Life, Smile, and bee Happy...
Thanks
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las63: Thanks
Many times in Life, I worried, and Worried, and when the day finaly got there that I so dreaded, It went so smooth, I wondered why did I worry like that...
so i just take a day ata time, and Do not let your Heart be Troubled, It will are work out just fine...
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I couldn't wait for my oldest son to move out and when he did, it was too quiet and that was five years ago.
My youngest couldn't wait to move out of his mothers house so he could get away from his step father. He did it last Sept, two weeks before he turned 18. He graduates high school this coming June.
Both sons have an apartment together not much more than a mile from their mother.
My youngest couldn't wait to move out of his mothers house so he could get away from his step father. He did it last Sept, two weeks before he turned 18. He graduates high school this coming June.
Both sons have an apartment together not much more than a mile from their mother.
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las63: It makes me very sad
For me the hardest part was getting used to the different energy in the house... The noises you're used to no longer there, things you're used to tripping over no longer there etc... It's strange and like a void even though you KNOW they are fine AND having a great life...
Little by little some of the benefits started to become apparent. Also get used to the new energy of the home and because of them being well and visiting it re-establishes a new relationship with them... and with the home...
It's ok to be sad, it's ok to validate your feelings, it's also ok that they're getting on with what they want to do...
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I'm gonna experience it in a couple of days 
My 5 years old little girl is going on vacation for 40 days!!!!!!
with my mom tho
I'm gonna be home alone for the next 40 days!!!
I don't even wanna think what will I feel when she turns 18 and moves out...
I'm gonna miss sooo much my lil princess...
I know I know I'm gonna be free and can go out and do whatever I want
.... hehehe ... but I wouldn't trade her laughter and prescence for anything in the whole world!!
My 5 years old little girl is going on vacation for 40 days!!!!!!
with my mom tho
I'm gonna be home alone for the next 40 days!!!
I don't even wanna think what will I feel when she turns 18 and moves out...
I'm gonna miss sooo much my lil princess...
I know I know I'm gonna be free and can go out and do whatever I want
.... hehehe ... but I wouldn't trade her laughter and prescence for anything in the whole world!! ------ This thread is Archived ------
Roots and wings.
You're fulfilling the requirements in your job description, las.
Well done.
You're fulfilling the requirements in your job description, las.
Well done.
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las63: My youngest will be gone in 4 months.
I feel for you but dont dread it, be proactive and plan for it - fill the hours with a hobby youve always wanted to do or take a class or join a club - enjoy it, youve earned it
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I thought,I'd be sad when the last one left for college,but I am enjoying the quiet. Just got back from visiting him at college,6 hours away. Plus I have 3 other son's to visit. My only wish is one of them would have become a auto mechanic and can fix my damn car
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greenlampshade: I thought,I'd be sad when the last one left for college,but I am enjoying the quiet. Just got back from visiting him at college,6 hours away. Plus I have 3 other son's to visit. My only wish is one of them would have become a auto mechanic and can fix my damn car
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My son moved out when he turned 18...that wasn't so tough, even though we were very close..He still called MOM is he needed anything or came over to raid my cupboards for food once a month...
BUT...
My youngest(daughter)...
When she moved out, it felt like death...I didn't deal well at all..what helped me was that she got married to a wonderful man(8years her senior) and she is happy...
Both of them are living their dreams and that is all I ever wanted for them.
I ended up with nothing left where I lived, so I started moving around again....It has been 11 years since she married and while I wasn't alone during that time, I was without them....We still have a great relationship...it's just different(adult).
So, now I say..."My children grew up and I ran away from home" That is true because I have lived in Tennessee twice since then....
My best advice is throw yourself into things you like to do. Get yourself out of the house and do things you would have never thought of before...Make new friends, travel and most of all...enjoy life. You did your job and now it is "YOU TIME"....
Your child will always need you, just in different ways now...
BUT...
My youngest(daughter)...
When she moved out, it felt like death...I didn't deal well at all..what helped me was that she got married to a wonderful man(8years her senior) and she is happy...
Both of them are living their dreams and that is all I ever wanted for them.
I ended up with nothing left where I lived, so I started moving around again....It has been 11 years since she married and while I wasn't alone during that time, I was without them....We still have a great relationship...it's just different(adult).
So, now I say..."My children grew up and I ran away from home"
That is true because I have lived in Tennessee twice since then....My best advice is throw yourself into things you like to do. Get yourself out of the house and do things you would have never thought of before...Make new friends, travel and most of all...enjoy life. You did your job and now it is "YOU TIME"....
Your child will always need you, just in different ways now...
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I love that my children are adults and out of the "nest." This is ME time and I am, quite honestly, enjoying it to the hilt! When the first one flew the coop, it was a bit hard but it got easier with each child and now my youngest is out of the home and making his life and I am re-discovering ME! Turns out I am more than just a "mom"....who would have thunk it?
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las63: My youngest will be gone in 4 months.
Oh tell me about it hon, mine has just gone to Glasgow and I miss him dearly. But, you gotta let em flee the nest and find their way. They always come back to see a good momma though.
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las63: My youngest will be gone in 4 months.
My son will be leaving in a few days, moving into his own home that he bought. He's been renovating it to billio this last week, so it's going to look stunning by the weekend. So proud of him and what he's been able to do. never lifted a finger at home though.
No doubt, lots of mixed emotions to come, and on both sides. But I've devoted most of our life together, in being a mother. Now it's time to embrace the new 'empty nest' phase of my life and make he most of it - whatever that brings.
Life is not to be wasted.
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I am sure I will always have someone here at my house!! The age gap between my oldest and youngest is 18 years (31 years old and 13 years old), so who knows...I am pretty sure my 20 year old never plans on leaving....
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las63: It makes me very sad
yes... for you it IS sad... we get so use to having them around and being such a huge part of our lives...
I have a 30 yr old and a 13 yr old...
... when my eldest left, I didn't perceive it as her gone... my door was always open for her to come bk, which she did a couple of times lol... it was rather a "did I fulfill my end of the deal as a parent in doing a good job raising her to prepare her for the outside world" self talk... and the answer I came up with was "yes most definitely"
hang in there lovey as it does get better
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Try being the parent who is not the main carer involuntarily.
We are often accused of having it easy,having the freedom to do as we wish.But what about the ones who value their children higher?
I know that this is not the issue at hand,but it is related.
We are often accused of having it easy,having the freedom to do as we wish.But what about the ones who value their children higher?
I know that this is not the issue at hand,but it is related.
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