It is an interesting feeling because you start to realize they don't need you as much, or at least not in the same way as they used to. When you're raising small kids it feels like their dependence will be forever. And then one day they're more or less self-sufficient and you realize they're their own person. Which is as it should be, but we parents are left to reflect upon our own identity. If our existence is no longer all about our kids, what is it going to be about? We feel a certain wistfulness for years past when our kids were small.
While I am not a parent, I can't imagine how people feel when their kid doesn't need them anymore but also knowing that they have grown up and are going to accomplish their dreams and will also feel proud of them and support them throughout their goals.
I don't know why "condition" means more than just LOTS OF EMOTIONS. 😭 I'm working through this, slowly. The host put it perfectly. Trying to be excited for the child while grieving the loss.
On my way home after hugging my daughter "goodbye" at her college. She is off to New Adventures. I'm absolutely lost, but I know she will be just fine and do great. In a couple of weeks I'm doing it all over with my other daughter. This is bitter sweet. I'm happy for her and to see her excitement starting a new chapter in her life. I don't know what my purpose is now. Where do I find a support group?
I feel exactly the same way….just dropped-off my twin daughters to two different out-of-state schools & feel totally lost at the moment.😞 I know I’ll get through it but it’s a major challenge.
I’m with you on this. My boy is leaving this weekend. I’m trying to think positive: Just to feel so proud that you brought up an amazing child who will be a fantastic human being because of how you taught her. ❤
My daughters were not home that much before leaving, they had so many friends and so many activities… like things are just the same as it was 😂😅 I got used to it before they left 🙃 It helped me a lot
when my daughter went to college- i would cry at the grocery store. i hated it - now my son is not only moving away for law school but he’s getting married it’s big and i’m guessing it’s going to be a big struggle- i feel myself falling apart
Empty nesting nudity is not all it's cracked up to be, unless you invite other empty nesters over for nude cooking or TV watching, maybe nude book club, just remember that liberating feeling is mutual, and your adult children need freedom too what ever they wanna do too,, in the nude.
yeah, these are problems or a syndrome.. Everyone deals with anxiety or sadness when a kid leaves the house, or family goes away... But this is a no shit sherlock thing.. why are you on the news for it? let alone using ENS as a name for your middle american "problem"
I live for my kids, they were my best friends and now they are gone. There is not a word for the pain I feel.
IKR! I’m not mad at the people who don’t feel the same but there are times it’s just unbearable! 😭
I know exactly how you feel. The pain seems unbearable at times.
It is an interesting feeling because you start to realize they don't need you as much, or at least not in the same way as they used to. When you're raising small kids it feels like their dependence will be forever. And then one day they're more or less self-sufficient and you realize they're their own person. Which is as it should be, but we parents are left to reflect upon our own identity. If our existence is no longer all about our kids, what is it going to be about? We feel a certain wistfulness for years past when our kids were small.
It’s a nightmare ! I know my children had to leave ,but since they have ,well, I just can’t get over it !
While I am not a parent, I can't imagine how people feel when their kid doesn't need them anymore but also knowing that they have grown up and are going to accomplish their dreams and will also feel proud of them and support them throughout their goals.
I think it hard on dads who had to work a lot while their kids were growing up.
Lol. I'm sitting here eating a box of cookies and bag of potato chips trying to figure this out.
I don't know why "condition" means more than just LOTS OF EMOTIONS. 😭 I'm working through this, slowly. The host put it perfectly. Trying to be excited for the child while grieving the loss.
How is it now?
Tracey Cancio depends on the day!
Hello credo👋
It is feeling pretty emotional for me and my children haven't even left the nest yet. 🙏🏾
On my way home after hugging my daughter "goodbye" at her college. She is off to New Adventures. I'm absolutely lost, but I know she will be just fine and do great. In a couple of weeks I'm doing it all over with my other daughter. This is bitter sweet. I'm happy for her and to see her excitement starting a new chapter in her life. I don't know what my purpose is now. Where do I find a support group?
I feel exactly the same way….just dropped-off my twin daughters to two different out-of-state schools & feel totally lost at the moment.😞 I know I’ll get through it but it’s a major challenge.
2 years later.... did you both survive?? I am sure it wasn't as bad as you thought...right?😊
Mine is about to move out. I've been a single dad. Right now I'm just sobbing. She's my world. I don't know what to do.
🙏🏼🙏🏼
I feel your pain its undescribable
@@Iseeyou12332 I described it as a steel hand digging into my side, gripping a rib, and ripping it out.
I’m with you on this. My boy is leaving this weekend. I’m trying to think positive: Just to feel so proud that you brought up an amazing child who will be a fantastic human being because of how you taught her. ❤
My daughters were not home that much before leaving, they had so many friends and so many activities… like things are just the same as it was 😂😅 I got used to it before they left 🙃 It helped me a lot
Double hard as a single parent 😪
I'm a single parent and I feel so much freedom now. It's a wonderful time for a single parent.
I feel lost since my son left for college. Don't know what to do as i have no interest in anything and also I hate my job.
when my daughter went to college- i would cry at the grocery store. i hated it - now my son is not only moving away for law school but he’s getting married it’s big and i’m guessing it’s going to be a big struggle- i feel myself falling apart
Day 5 of my empty nest. I am NOT sad. I feel so happy and so ready for my next chapter. I love it!
LOL! IKR??? All mine finally left last week and I shut the door behind her and was filled with emotion! HAPPINESS!! Ieven whooped!! 🤭😅
I can hardly wait until the kids move back to live with me. Spouses and all.
for my heavenly mother and father
I think my mom is afraid of this she’s showing ball the signs.
How's she doing now?
Empty nesting nudity is not all it's cracked up to be, unless you invite other empty nesters over for nude cooking or TV watching, maybe nude book club, just remember that liberating feeling is mutual, and your adult children need freedom too what ever they wanna do too,, in the nude.
That was not helpful at all.
Jeffrey Way GOD WOULD HELP US
@@moneybagg_garcia5107 hahahahhaha
@@andreac980 lmfaoaaaaaa
I thought “repurpose yourself” was a pretty bad way to put it.
No partner here. No purpose.
yeah, these are problems or a syndrome.. Everyone deals with anxiety or sadness when a kid leaves the house, or family goes away... But this is a no shit sherlock thing.. why are you on the news for it? let alone using ENS as a name for your middle american "problem"
Miltary....