Hi Nesters I’m replying to Jackie Harris’s post although I cant tell if Jackie joined the group 1 year and 9 months ago or if the post is from 1yr and 9 months ago, if its the latter my response may be late?

I notice Jackie you had sought some careers advice after experiencing some negative symptoms of empty nest. I love how you identified…[Read more]

Having been a single mom for the last few years I’m struggling now my son has left home and my daughter now spends more and more time at her boyfriends. I work full time and do charity work but nothing feels the same now and I’m beginning to find I’m comfort eating which obviously isn’t helping.

Hoping to talk to like minded people who don’t…[Read more]

People had warned me of the empty nest syndrome, but I thought I would never succumb. I have always been interested in many things, and as a self-employed artist thought it would just give me lots more time and freedom without having to consider children’s needs. However, this hasn’t been the case. I have had far too much time to ponder the…[Read more]

I have been an emptynester for more than 10 years. It can be very challenging to say the least. We are in the agricultural industry so my husband works very long hours a good share of the time. I don’t work outside the home because when we do get a chance to get away it is usually spur of the moment so doesn’t really work to have a job. We live in…[Read more]

Hello to all,

Being an empty nester, although it can be a difficult time it also has the potential for greatness. It’s actually the time to nurture the “me” in “mom”. You’ve earned it and definitely deserve it! I’m a life coach for quarterlife and midlife women and am passionate about helping women in transition such as yourselves reach their f…[Read more]