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Scenario

When caring for other children triggers empty nest grief

My neighbor asked me to babysit her toddler and I said yes but holding him made me sob because I miss that feeling of being someone's whole world.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Contact with young children can sharpen awareness of what has been permanently lost.

Your guide for this
Rabia
Rabia works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with The empty nest?”

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.