How to Cope When Big Kids Leave Home
Girlfriends (A Podcast for Catholic Women)
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Are you going through a time of hard change? Whether your son is still small and starting kindergarten or your daughter is leaving home to go to college, motherhood is a series of opportunities to give thanks and let go. I’m sharing some coping strategies to get us through!
Takeaways
* Allow yourself to feel the emotions associated with your children leaving home, but avoid getting stuck in negativity.
* Be gentle with yourself and create margins in your daily life to process emotions and adjust to the change.
* Give yourself grace and acknowledge the need for rest and relaxation during this time.
* Embrace new opportunities and start something new that brings joy and purpose to your life.
* Practice gratitude and give thanks for the blessings and experiences of motherhood.
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