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October 13, 2006, 2:44 pm PDT
Empty Nest Blues
Quote From: ritehere Is it possible that your daughter is afraid to leave YOU alone?
She has witnessed you go through "empty nest" 4 times and she is the
last one, she is aware of your struggles with depression. What do you
think the chances are that she is not afraid of going away at all, but
feels a responsibility towards you?
Here's what I would do, get yourself signed up for some programs, activities, groups, classes, etc.
Sit down and have a long heart-to-heart with your daughter and bring up
the possibility that I mentioned. Assure her that you are going to be
just fine and wish her well in her own journey through life. But don't
just tell her you will be fine, let her see you getting involved in
life for herself.
Good luck to you. I have considered that a possibility. I am working on lots of crafts, joined a few game site, studying to be a medical transcriptionist, and am getting involved with the church. My daughter and I talk quite a bit about college, and from what I have heard from her, I think she is afraid to leave because she is the baby and she told me she was being very selfish, but that is was our mommy daughter time together she will highly miss. After our last child left, daughter and I spend alot of time doing things together. Husband is a long haul truck driver, so he is not home often. Thank you for the vote of confidence, much appreciations.
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