118. A Looming Empty Nest, Grief & That Darn Silver Lining
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Show Notes
In today’s episode we have a conversation that has been looming for months: our children leaving for college in just a few short weeks. Kate has been preparing herself as she has done this 2 other times, whereas Betsy is going in blind not knowing what to expect. This leads into a broader conversation of grief, witnessing each other, and why we are sick of finding a silver lining.
In today’s episode we talk about:
- Kate’s process of preparing for her final child to leave home for college, and how she has been allowing herself to grieve for many months.
- The YouTube video that Jack (Kate’s son) sent his mom about “soiling the nest” in attempt to explain what is happening.
- Mom guilt – can we ever get out from under this?
- Grief as the “master emotion” and it’s ever present presence in our lives these days.
- Why witnessing each other is essential as we end life chapters, and why those silver linings don’t feel that useful.
Other Episodes You Might Like:
Episode 93: Resilience Stories: Betsy & Kate’s Vulnerable Shares
Episode 30: Grief: It’s Complicated
Episode 21: Living In The Threshold
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