Single parents: Have you had to deal with empty nest syndrome? If so, how?
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I am not a single parent but after our kids flew the coop I had a heart attack and had to retire my wife still works so I spend the day by myself. I have ventured into areas that I never had the time or the money because of job restraints or money being short. I now have painted, , crocheted, made fishing lures, work on small engines, and do anything that strikes my fancy without worryig about the childrens schedule. Now is the time in your life for yourself and look back and try to envision what were your dreams and plans before children cam along and pursue those and be happy that you raised your child or children to move on so you could move on. mr Bill
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My son decided to go to college in New Hampshire, 6 hours from where we live. When he was a Freshman, I cried for 2 days..last year when he was a Sophmore, I cried after I came home and went into his empty room. I always remind myself that I raised him to be an independant person and it would be alot harder if he was miserable and sad where he was, but he has flourished and is quite happy, so that helps me
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I just moved my only son from Louisville, KY to Milwaukee, WI a few days ago. Although we were close and knew I'd miss him terribly, I was not prepared for the mental anguish that followed. The drive home was miserable, followed by a good cry in his empty room. However, he's so excited about his new surroundings that I find it's therapeutic for me as well. My goal now is to develop my own interests, open an Ebay store, exercise, etc. This is a big transition but it helps to know others are going through the same thing.
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No, but our parents have & they're all probably doing cartwheels right now!
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I haven't experienced the empty nest syndrome "officially", My son is a Senior, but I have been feeling sad about the thought of him leaving. I am a single-parent, and my son and I are very close. I know it's going to be very difficult for me, but I am trying to start early, identifying activities that are of interest to me. I am not dating, and haven't dated for 3 years. I've been quite happy being single, but am now considering being more open to meeting someone. Although my son hasn't left home yet, I would really appreciate any advice or suggestions that any of you have that might make this transition easier for me and him.
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I've got one off to university and two at home. So I don't really know yet, but do wonder how she can possibly manage without me and my radar keeping track of her. But when her boyfriend let for university, to his dad's house, in another country (!), his mom posted one of his baby movies on facebook/utube. Even I cried and missed him when I saw that.
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