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When the last child leaves home and grief feels unbearable

My youngest left for college three months ago and I find myself wandering into her room just to sit on her bed and I know this is not healthy but I cannot stop.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The physical absence of children forces parents to confront who they are beyond their caregiving identity.

Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with The empty nest?”

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