Empty Nest

Navigating the Empty Nest Life Stage

For many parents, the day your child leaves home is a milestone filled with mixed emotions. You might feel proud and excited for their new adventures, but also lost, lonely, or unsure of who you are without the day-to-day role of caring for them.

This “empty nest” life stage can bring up deep questions:

• Who am I now that my children are grown?
• What’s next for me?
• How do I handle the silence and emptiness in my home ~ and in my heart?

You’re not alone if you’re feeling a mix of grief, relief, excitement, and anxiety. This chapter can stir up feelings about your own aging, your relationship with your partner (or the absence of one), and even your sense of purpose.

How Therapy Can Help

Therapy with one of our expert clinicians offers a safe space to explore these big questions and feelings. We can help you:

• Process the complex emotions of letting go ~ grief, pride, relief, and everything in between
• Reconnect with your identity and dreams beyond the role of “mom ” or “dad”
• Explore your relationship with your partner, or navigate this season as a single parent
• Discover new sources of meaning, joy, and connection
• Create a fulfilling vision for this next chapter of your life

The empty nest stage isn’t just an ending ~ it’s also a fresh, new beginning.

We’re here to help you rediscover yourself and create a life that feels rich and meaningful ~ no matter what your family looks like now. To learn more, please contact our friendly Client Care Coordinator, Lauren, at (480) 941-4247 or contact@anewbeginning.com.