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Why expected transitions can trigger unexpected grief

My daughter moved across the country for college last month and I cry every time I pass her empty room but everyone says this is normal and I should be proud.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The natural progression of life can still feel like loss when the heart has not yet learned to love at a distance.

Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Sudden loss vs. expected loss?”

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