Empty-nest syndromeEmpty-nest syndrome is the name given to a psychological condition that can affect parents (most commonly women) around the time that their children leave home.
Because so many people feel they suffer from this condition, the charity Parentline Plus has recently set up a specific advice line for them.
Empty Nest Syndrome is not a term you'll find in many medical text books, but it has become a useful ‘label’ for the feelings of sadness and loss, which many individuals experience when their children fly the nest.
It's most common in autumn, when vast numbers of teenagers go to college or university.
It can also happen when a child gets married, because matrimony is a clear signal that parents are no longer needed in the ways they once were.
I went through this Syndrome. Luckily, my first son has come back and living with me. His children give me some sort of Hope, Purpose and fulfillment of Life. I thank God for his kindness.
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