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.
We are on vacation; something we plan early in the year and save money for all year long. It's just my Husband, Daughter and I. Always have been, but this will be the last.
When we planned this trip, she was not involved with anyone. Now she acts like she is going to die because she can't see him for a week. At first I said it was OK if she texted him in the long car rides and when we weren't actively doing anything as a family. Now I'm about ready to throw her phone in the ocean!!! Last night we were ready for bed at 10 and she went in the bathroom to text until 11. I was so pissed!!
I have been patient up till now, trying to be the supportive Mommy. Now I just don't give a shit anymore. I'm about ready to just can the rest of the trip and head home tomorrow. This is not the little girl I raised, it's so confusing. She's ruining the trip with her pouting and down the road she will look back at this with regrets.
The whole boyfriend issue has turned me into a meany and I'm ready to turn her loose. I already told her when we get home she can do what she wants. I'm tired of feeling like this, like I'm begging her to go on this trip when her heart is clearly somewhere else.
When some things end, it's like I hit the lower level of a building with an elevator without cables.
When we planned this trip, she was not involved with anyone. Now she acts like she is going to die because she can't see him for a week. At first I said it was OK if she texted him in the long car rides and when we weren't actively doing anything as a family. Now I'm about ready to throw her phone in the ocean!!! Last night we were ready for bed at 10 and she went in the bathroom to text until 11. I was so pissed!!
I have been patient up till now, trying to be the supportive Mommy. Now I just don't give a shit anymore. I'm about ready to just can the rest of the trip and head home tomorrow. This is not the little girl I raised, it's so confusing. She's ruining the trip with her pouting and down the road she will look back at this with regrets.
The whole boyfriend issue has turned me into a meany and I'm ready to turn her loose. I already told her when we get home she can do what she wants. I'm tired of feeling like this, like I'm begging her to go on this trip when her heart is clearly somewhere else.
When some things end, it's like I hit the lower level of a building with an elevator without cables.
I try to be accepting of my kid's other halves but at the same time i resent them a bit. That is my own mommy jealousy that I need to learn to let go, in time. Accept that my kids are and will be moving on and forward. Easier said than done, isn't it?