My last of three dcs moved out last September for university, and finally the nest was empty.
I admit it has been harder than I anticipated. I work f/t in a demanding position that is stressful and yet fulfilling. My relationship with DH is good, we've been through a lot over the past 20 something years and we look forward to this new stage of our lives.
I am still close to all DCs and in particular this dd as she's adjusted to uni life away from home.
And so despite all this I have been overcome at times with such sadness and sense of loss, even this week. It's not as bad as last year but I am so unsettled and lost at times.
And now I've realised in just over a month dd is coming back home for summer. She plans on moving with flatmates and working a lot so will be coming and going I guess, until she goes again for her second year. So am I going to experience the loss all over again? I'm dreading getting used to her back only for her to obviously have to go again. I feel pathetic.
Anyone else relate? Any tips or advice? It so unexpected to still feel like this.