I miss my girl so much ......Empty Nest Syndrome
Here I sit with my Empty Nest. She was here for 18 years - now she is not. I am empty, I am lost, I have no purpose. I am sad, I am proud, I am lonely. She didn’t go away - she grew up and became an amazing, independent young woman. She works, she earns good money, she laughs more than ever - according to her. She doesn’t understand, she thinks I try to spoil her fun. One day, when she has children of her own, she will understand. My mum said that to me. There is a void, as big as a void can be. My heart actually aches some days - aches for her presence, aches for her laughter, aches even for her rudeness. I still get to do her washing - thanks for small mercies. I fold it up and hold it close - maybe she will feel my touch. She has secrets - she used to tell me everything. She is beautiful - inside and out. She is honest and loyal - but can’t always see the hurt that her honesty can cause. What do you mean? She will always say that. She is generous, she has empathy, she speaks as she feels. Doesn’t understand those that don’t. Knows everything and can’t be told. My girl is growing up and I must let her go. All these things I miss and my nest is empty 🕊