There I have said it. I am an empty nester. What does that mean - it means my children have flown the coupe. I wrote something about this a couple of years ago, when one daughter flew with her boyfriend to New Zealand. Last year another daughter emigrated to Israel with her family. So how do you feel:
You feel like it says on the tin - empty. So what do you do. There isn't a lot to do. Get on with your life. I know it sounds easy to say. When you are feeling the emotion it feels like you will never get over it. You do. You brought them up to be independant - admire their freedom and their choices. You look forward to visits, photographs and e-mails. Especially in today's climate where there is facebook, Skype, e-mails, texts and there is still snail mail - post.
Now it is time for you to live - so they can admire you. Do away with the stresses and worries ( you never stop worrying about your children I know). Look forward and not back. It is time for you.
I would love to hear your stories on how you dealt with an empty nest. Please contact me on denise@denisevogel-lifecoach.co.uk I look forward to hearing from you.
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