Empty Nesting Syndrome: Adjusting To Life After The Empty Nest
Empty nest syndrome causes grief, nostalgia, loneliness, and identity disruption as parents adjust to children's departure and seek renewed purpose and fulfillment.
Parents commonly experience grief and loss when children leave home, with mothers particularly susceptible, though empty nesting can also reduce conflicts and renew relationships.
College Transition: Emptying the Nest to Flocking Together
Students transitioning to college may feel a sense of loss when leaving friends or romantic partners and may question who they are away from their families.