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Emptying the nest

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LadyGracie Sat 22-Apr-17 22:15:52

I loved it when mine left!

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cornergran Sat 22-Apr-17 22:13:57

It's the next life stage, happily, a huge transition, it can take some time to adjust, to find out what next. Hang on in there, it will work out.

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HillyN Sat 22-Apr-17 22:00:41

I think it's because his departure marks the end of an era, as he is the last to leave home. It may feel a bit as if your children don't need you any more. This is not true of course, but the house can seem quiet for a while. I felt like this, but I volunteered to listen to children read at the local primary school for a couple of mornings and the staff are so grateful and make me feel valued.

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Happilyretired123 Sat 22-Apr-17 20:29:04

I have 4 children and 2 lovely grandchildren. My youngest son is in the process of moving out-he is going to live with his long term girlfriend about 10 miles away. My DH and I like her very much and they are good together. Our other 3 children are all independent and at 25 our son is the youngest. Why do I feel so bereft? I didn't feel the same way when the others left to go to uni, live with partners etc! And they are not moving far away!

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