http://www.mylot.com/w/keywords/empty+nest+syndrome.aspx MyLot Discussions About empty nest syndrome en-gb http://www.mylot.com/w/discussions/1945355.aspx Recently we had a party and my husband his boss started a friendy discussion on how our parents need us most in old age and we are not physically there to take care of them. His boss gave a totally different point of view that though yes kids do move away but with advent of latest technologies you have more access to your parents then before and you are just either a call away and you can ensure even from distant place that someone reaches them in time even if you can not. What is your take on this? Tue, 17 Mar 2009 16:58:56 GMT mansha http://www.mylot.com/w/discussions/397893.aspx my only child a son joined the army at age 18, i have the empty nest syndrome. i miss him so much some days i cannot hardly bear it, i get angry, depressed and very sad. he joined the army and is now in hawaii (thank god not iraq-yet) but that does not give me much comfort as he is so far away. some days i just cannot be thankful for all the things i have in my life. i just dont know how to cope and wonder if anyone else has this problem. i get sick of people saying well you should be glad hes got a good job and not in iraq but damn it it just does not take the pain away. i want him close to home. am i wrong, depressed or just crazy? Thu, 07 Dec 2006 12:34:55 GMT Donna8 http://www.mylot.com/w/discussions/1565456.aspx I am very close to my children as a lot of you know and also extremely proud of the fact that my eldest daughter is off to Cambridge University for her placement and after spending a wonderful day together shopping and having fun she has now left to go pack her house in Surrey ready for the move on Sunday. She is there for a week then off to France and then straight to Cambridge. I have spent a lot of weekends with her recently in Surrey for various reasons and I just feel empty right now as I don't even know when we'll be able to see each other again. I know there are phones and emails but it is just not the same. I have never held my kids back, I'm not a clingy mum in that way, and in fact she went off to Australia and Fiji a couple of years ago before she started University but this feels different as I know she is still in the country rather than the other side of the world but just that little bit too far away for visits because of our various other committments. How did you feel when your child first left home? Is there someone else you know who has moved away who you miss? Or am I just being an over emotional mummy right now? Empty nest sysdrome, help. Hugs will do. Ellie :D Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:01:54 GMT ellie333 http://www.mylot.com/w/discussions/1585137.aspx My son just found out last night that he got into the college of his choice!![em]w00t[/em] My baby is leaving me in just a few months. I am so happy and excited for him. But my home won't be the same. Victor, is the grounded one. He is the calm just laid back relaxed one. My and my two younger ones are the wild and crazy people in the house. I am going to miss that very smooth presence he has. How do i get along with out my baby boy?? I know that house is going to be so different now. how did you get along when one of your children left home? Tue, 01 Jul 2008 10:04:01 GMT 34momma http://www.mylot.com/w/discussions/1592939.aspx hi im 38 year of age.And i have three kids. i want to have more kids my oldest is 22 my twins daugther are 16.is this a stage.My hubby wants know more kids and he's getting old now saying he has no concern for baby right now .he want to live his life now all his kids are all grown up.do you think this is fare. Mon, 07 Jul 2008 07:05:20 GMT dix19on http://www.mylot.com/w/discussions/1450906.aspx Is your home filled with chaos and sounds of laughter, or is it quiet. Do your children participate in family events or do they lock themselves in their room to be alone. Do you have a good relationship with your children or are you clueless? Do you understand their emotions and fears? Do you understand your children? Thu, 27 Mar 2008 08:42:53 GMT terilee79720 http://www.mylot.com/w/discussions/1415256.aspx Lately I have just been missing my kids, alot. I have been reflecting on how much fun we had together, a the places we went, all the fun times we had at home playing games wresteling,tickling and just plan having fun. Are their any other empty nester who just get to missing those days. *sigh* they grow up so quick. Mon, 25 Feb 2008 00:20:34 GMT Deea48 http://www.mylot.com/w/discussions/1411966.aspx I'm almost there. My 19 year-old is meeting apartment managers today and if she gets it, she's off. It's been a slow process so I don't think I'll be too shocked. She has lived on campus at Biola University. Then there's my soon-to-be 16-year-old son who makes enough money to move out but I've got some reigns on him. LOL. Anyhow, for this discussion I would like to know if anyone has entered the Empty Nest years. How did you deal, or are dealing? Scary!!! Thu, 21 Feb 2008 14:31:57 GMT gtargirl http://www.mylot.com/w/discussions/1359444.aspx My son is grown, and moved out just last year. This will be my first Christmas without him, no need to play Santa clause, nor even set up a tree...as my nest is empty. My friends at work give me a hard time, they say I should at least try to enjoy Christmas, and get into the spirit... but, what would be the point in all that? I am really just hoping to ignore it and wait for it to pass, without feeling the loneliness, misery, and self-pity. Just running thru with my eyes closed. I really don't know what else I can do to get through the holidays feeling blue. Thu, 20 Dec 2007 21:09:18 GMT Lybra2266 http://www.mylot.com/w/discussions/1050546.aspx My youngest child graduates from high school next week. She has decided to start college this summer so she will be leaving the first week in June. For the first time in 27 years there will be no children in the house. It is kind of uneasy feeling. How did you handle it or was it not a problem? Thu, 03 May 2007 10:29:40 GMT PackratsHouse