The phrase 'empty nest' conveys only absence, which is never a good thing. We should think of this stage as a 'next chapter' instead.
The longstanding term 'empty nest syndrome' perpetuates a grim narrative for parents, especially women, suggesting life loses meaning once children grow up.
Words shape our understanding of the world, and the term 'empty nest' overlaps with a dangerous belief that defines worth by procreation.
It's time to reframe our thoughts about life after children leave home, as birds do after raising young, recognizing this transition as a new beginning.
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