Empty nest syndrome is a general feeling of depression and loneliness that parents/other guardian relatives feel when one or more of their children leave home. While more common in...
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My daughter has entered college this August. She is 12 hours away. We were/are very close. The thing is that when she graduates, she will never be coming home to live again. (unlike other college kids) She is in training to become a Salvation Army officer (minister). When she graduates she will be sent to her 1st appointment, etc. and will be sent, during her career, wherever needed until she reaches retirement age. I am very proud of her for answering God's calling, but miss her so. I know she will be home to visit this Christmas. I am a mother of four, with one still home (my 14 y/o son). We worship at the Salvation Army (we are senior soldiers there). Has anyone else gone through something like this?
Posted on 09/22/08, 10:09 am |
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We all have - it just has different variables. Like - some leave and get lost in drugs. Some leave and treat us like poop. Some leave and move to Europe. But, it still feels the same. My suggestion - maybe you could volunteer sometime to go where she is as a helper? Of course, she may not want you to - so you would need to discuss with her. You must be so proud in this day and age to have raised someone so committed and caring and intelligent and "independent". You know that if your call to go home comes tomorrow or not for years your children will do fine. Have a great evening, welcome aboard. E. 
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It was so thoughtful of you to reply. I work full time, but am planning to do more volunteer work here, to keep busy. Have a GOOD DAY!
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