Help for September

[Emptynest1]

I’m posting this on here as my daughter is in the Facebook group and I would be really sad if she knew how I was really feeling about September. I’m of course really excited for her and proud of her next steps, but I’m also terrified about how I’m gonna cope on my own. it’s just been the two of us for the last 18 years with some help from her grandparents and I just don’t know how I’m going to fill the void. I’d be so grateful if any of you could share some tips and give me some advice on how to navigate this new stage. Thank you so much.

 

[admin@]

Hi there, if you search the Facebook group you will see lots of tips for how to re-adjust in September. Lots of people suggesting maybe adopting a pet? Don’t know if that is something you’ve thought about?
Local walking groups are a good place to make new friendships or restarting an old hobby.
Good luck, the first few weeks can be challenging but it will get easier and by Christmas they will be home and you have to adjust again

 

[Jenanywhere]

American here, offering hugs (as Americans do). Change is always difficult, and pain and loss only make things harder.
I suggest picking something that you have always wanted to try, and give it a real go. Or, if you have something you like already, up the commitment. Try to find something that lets you be with other people. I have a moms' group I meet with once/month, I volunteer with a shelter and I am an admin on a huge facebook group. This fall (after child goes to uni) I am going to work on upping my career a bit.
Please know that you are not alone. It can be so hard to reach out, but that is the way to find connection.

 

[Bellarino]

I’m posting this on here as my daughter is in the Facebook group and I would be really sad if she knew how I was really feeling about September. I’m of course really excited for her and proud of her next steps, but I’m also terrified about how I’m gonna cope on my own. it’s just been the two of us for the last 18 years with some help from her grandparents and I just don’t know how I’m going to fill the void. I’d be so grateful if any of you could share some tips and give me some advice on how to navigate this new stage. Thank you so much.

I’m in the same boat, it’s been me her and two cats since she was 3. I’m ok atm, but I know on the day I’m going to be a mess. I’ve already got dates booked in to stay in her uni town and have received confirmation she does get reading weeks so I’m hoping I’ll see her every 4/6 weeks. I’m going to throw myself into friends/my charity work and wine I think… apparently it does get easier… I believe it when I feel it x sending you big hugs x