Getting over the 'Empty Nest Syndrome'

eternaloptimist
Tue, 28 Aug 2007 22:01:38 +0000

Thanks to each of you for your replies. I really like the Big Brothers and Big Sisters idea. I am definitely going to pursue that option.

Once my DH’s stents are done, I might even consider going back to school part-time to get my DrPH.

I also agree that we should keep the pain of separation to ourselves and not bog our kids down with any guilt.

I left my home and my DMum in Asia 25 years ago in pursuit of Grad education in the US in an era when there was no Internet, no cellphones available, no cheaptickets.com either. My M used to write an aerogram every week to me and had no option of coming over to see me even once a year. Travel was incredibly expensive for them to afford and for me as me to take on as a student…She got over the empty nest syndrome.

Compared to her, I am in a much better situation. My Mom’s life revolved around us kids then. At least I have a career, a DH, and a pet dog. I think the glass is half full.