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Scenario

When empty nest syndrome reveals how much of yourself you lost in parenting

My daughter moved across the country for college six months ago and I realize I have no idea who I am when I am not actively mothering someone.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The devotion that felt like love reveals itself as a kind of self-erasure when its object no longer needs you.

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 Grief for lost identity — who you were before?”

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.

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