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Scenario

How empty nest syndrome can feel like grieving a death that never happened

My adult children all moved away for work and our family dinners are just me and my husband now and the silence at that big table makes me want to cry.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The natural progression of family life can create losses that feel illegitimate to mourn despite their genuine impact.

Your guide for this
Mira
Mira works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Cumulative grief — multiple losses?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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