My teenage kids barely acknowledge I exist anymore and my wife and I have nothing to talk about except schedules and I feel like a ghost in my own house.
More people experience this than they realize.
The natural development of family members can leave parents feeling obsolete before they have rebuilt their sense of purpose and connection.
“Where Are You with Chronic loneliness vs. situational loneliness?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.