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When empty nest syndrome feels like rejection

My adult children moved across the country and rarely call and I am struggling with my empty nest feeling more like abandonment than natural progression.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The natural evolution of family can sometimes feel like loss, requiring parents to distinguish between healthy separation and genuine abandonment.

Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with New meaning after loss — Frankl applied to grief?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.