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Mental health
fromBusiness Insider
4 days agoWhen I dropped my son off at college and became an empty nester, I was hit with intense grief. It nearly broke me.
Grief for a lost child resurfaced when the surviving son left for college, prompting renewed processing, closer relationships, and acceptance of grief alongside joy.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks agoAnything can happen': how 14 empty nesters are reimagining their lives
The term empty nest first emerged in the late 19th century, gaining traction in psychological and sociological discourse by the 1940s. Originally, it evoked a singular image: a mother alone in a quiet house, mourning the departure of her last child. But the reality, then and now, is far more nuanced. While the term was once gendered, today the emotional impact is felt across all parents, regardless of role or identity.
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Mental health
fromPsychology Today
5 months agoLife Hacks for Finding Joy in the Empty Nest
Midlife allows for a return to self and personal growth after years of parenting.
Embracing change and letting go enhances the ability to age gracefully.
Reclaiming passions and interests is possible as children leave home.
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