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 everyone,
I am grateful to have found this group. I am a single mom of 10 children and soon to be an empty-nester. My youngest, daughter is leaving for college in August. I am so used to having children at home. Go figure! :) This will be the first time that I've lived alone as I had my first at 16. In addition, I am relocating to Ga on my own. I have a few friends but no family. Over the last few weeks, I have noticed that I'm experiencing anxiety i.e. eating. I exercise regularly and eat healthy, yet, I seem to crave snacks i.e. chips, crackers, candy and vegan ice cream which can be unhealthy when you eat the whole pint. I hope to make some connections on this website. I really would love to have some feedback.
Thank you
Keep reaching out here and with your friends when the need arises. If you survived 10 kids I would think that you can survive this too. But when it gets too rough speak up, seek someone to talk to, have a coffee or see a movie or something together. Hang in there.