Empty Nests Support Group
Empty nest syndrome is a general feeling of depression and loneliness that parents/other guardian relatives feel when one or more of their children leave home. Empty nest syndrome has become more prevalent in modern times, as the extended family is becoming less common than in past generations, and the elderly are left living by themselves.
Hello All,
Its been one year since we took our son to college. The first few weeks were really tough, but with time, we adjusted and got through it. It really helped that he came home almost every weekend.
Now, he is back home attending the local college. We were ecstatic with that decision. All is back to normal. However, I know the inevitable is on the horizon. He has already mentioned that he is thinking about getting his own place. He hasn't mentioned when this will happen, but I know its not too far away.
Anyway, I just wanted to check in and tell everyone it does get better. Hang in there!
Its been one year since we took our son to college. The first few weeks were really tough, but with time, we adjusted and got through it. It really helped that he came home almost every weekend.
Now, he is back home attending the local college. We were ecstatic with that decision. All is back to normal. However, I know the inevitable is on the horizon. He has already mentioned that he is thinking about getting his own place. He hasn't mentioned when this will happen, but I know its not too far away.
Anyway, I just wanted to check in and tell everyone it does get better. Hang in there!
Your story is a little similar to mine.My 21 year old first went away to college 5 hours away.it was so painful.then 2 years later he decided to come home and go to local college.that was soo nice to have him home again....BUT......now he is planning on moving in October to get his own place and i'm really heartsick over this.Its harder than when he went to college because it feels more personal.
Really glad you got thru it and stay strong because yes,some day he will move.Enjoy the time while hes home...:)
I understand completely. It will feel more personal. In fact just yesterday he purchased some supplies for this semester and I asked why he hadn't come to me. He said, "because I'm grown up now and I don't need you to pay for everything anymore. You help me enough." Wow! That really set me back, but at the same time I felt very proud of him.
I will very much enjoy him being home for now understanding that it is short-lived.
You take care!