Periagoge
Scenario

How empty nest syndrome reveals attachment to being needed

My son graduated college and moved away and I don't know what my purpose is anymore without someone to take care of.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The identity of caregiver dissolves when care is no longer required.

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 Buddhist grief — impermanence as practice?”

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.