Laugh Lines with Kim & Penn Holderness College Drop Off Reflections & Distractions
Sep 2, 2025
Dropping a child off at college brings a whirlwind of emotions, from pride to heartache. The hosts share their experiences filled with tears, laughter, and community support. They explore coping strategies, like indulging in cookie cakes and nostalgic ’90s music. There's humor in the chaos of packing and the bittersweet moments that define this transition. Listeners will resonate with the reflections on letting go, embracing change, and finding joy in new beginnings.
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Last Night Together Moment
- Penn describes the last night before college drop-off when both kids cried together in the parents' bed and leaned on each other.
- He called it the most beautiful, gut-wrenching moment that revealed their sibling bond and love.
Reframe With A Mantra
- Kim adopted the mantra "healthy birds leave the nest" from their community to reframe the loss positively.
- That reframing helped her accept the outcome even while feeling sad.
Schedule Time To Wallow
- Kim followed a neighbor's advice to schedule two days of intentional wallowing after the drop-off.
- She says those two days were necessary to process grief before resuming normal tasks.
