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Authors and podcast hosts Susan and Kelly share their experiences and emotions as their daughters leave for college, offering wisdom on handling major life transitions with grace. They discuss the bittersweet emotions of an empty nest, adjusting to the change, finding joy in new experiences, and embracing the newfound freedom. They also explore coping strategies for the empty nest syndrome.
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- Allowing oneself to feel both happiness and sadness simultaneously is important in the empty nesting process.
- Empty nesting provides an opportunity for parents to reconnect with passions and interests that may have been put on hold during the parenting years.
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Processing the Emotions of Empty Nesting
Empty nesting can be a highly emotional experience as parents grapple with the sense of loss and sadness when their children leave for college. Kelly Corrigan, a best-selling author and podcast host, shares her personal story of dropping off her youngest child at college and the intense emotions that came with it. She emphasizes the importance of allowing oneself to feel both happiness and sadness simultaneously, acknowledging the complexity of the parent-child relationship. Corrigan advises parents to let their emotions flow freely and not suppress them, as it can ultimately lead to a more present and fulfilling relationship with their children.
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