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.

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deleted_user
deleted_user
i feel like this site is over looked...no one responds hardly at all. i wish i could get more feedback on this time in my life because i am really struggling.
anyone else feel the same?
deleted_user
deleted_user
I feel the same.So I keep writing journal entries, after all thats what journals are for I think.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I am here now! Just found this community. Still have one daughter at home, but feel lost already.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I read them and get an email when someone replies. I am struggling too, hang in there, Zoe
ladyglitter
ladyglitter
my house is so empty now miss my boys even my grandkids live faraway
deleted_user
deleted_user
Out of all the communities here on DS that I joined, this one is the newest. You are correct, it is not very active here. I am struggling with the loniless of having an "empty nest" but I also have depression and that community has a lot of support. I don't think that most of the DS members know about this site.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I have been in the bereavement area most of the time. I always tell new people obout other areas of the site , if they apply to thier situation.BUT when they are in bereavement that is the most important issue of that day. I only found this community because I saw isolatedandalone, thanks to Song. Glad I found you!!!! Journaling is a life saver!!!!
Hope you all take care of yourselves!!!!
deleted_user
deleted_user
i agree, no one seems to be here, but I'll hug ya anyway!
deleted_user
deleted_user
Why does it hurt so much? I can't find myself anymore...
Thanks for your replies, I am not alone, just don't understand my heavy heart. I am get so depressed, I can't look at pic's of myu kids or grandson.
Thank you all for your thoughts and kindness
~Take Care
deleted_user
deleted_user
I just joined and plan on chimming in. I have been an empty nester for 9 years. It is still hard not having kids at home and some days are really bad. My husband tried to warn me that I was so wrapped up in my girls that I would have a hard time when the last one left. Boy was he right. We build a new house and after we move in, I had a really hard time. My husband asked me what the problem was and I couldn't tell him. This went on for months and one day it just hit me like a ton of bricks...I had no memory of my children in this house..none...so I decided right then and there that the memories I make now are with my grandchildren. This has made me more happy with my home. Blessings..missourigal
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