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Joy and grief Together - Empty Nesting

college drop off empty nest insights reflection wisdom Sep 13, 2023

Last August, we helped Ethan – our only child – move into his dorm for his first year of college.

It's a big milestone moment for any kid, but it felt like one of the most significant in my journey as a mother.

On the one hand, it was exhilarating.

Ethan embarked on a lengthy college selection process, which involved searching, applying, completing paperwork, attending auditions, facing doubts, experiencing rejection, celebrating acceptance, and enduring a lot of waiting. By May, he c...