

When the House Got Quiet, I Fell Apart: The Reality of Empty Nest Syndrome


Do you ever feel stuck? Like you’re frozen in place, knowing you have things to do but just can’t move? Your brain just shuts down, leaving you numb. That’s been me. When my kids flew the coop, I lost my entire purpose in life. I remember when they were younger—being unruly, fighting, refusing to help around the house. I’d get so frustrated and yell, “I can’t wait for the day y’all are grown and out