My 3 kids are all enrolled at the same college. Knowing they're together helps, but I'm still struggling with my empty nest.
A parent reflects on the emotional challenges of transitioning to an empty nest despite the convenience of having all three children at the same university. The author discusses her attempts to prepare for this life change and the lingering sense of silence in her home.
Why it matters
It highlights the common psychological and emotional adjustments parents face during the transition to an empty nest, a significant life milestone.
The author (second from left) is still adjusting to her empty nest now that her three kids are in college. Courtesy of Cheryl Maguire My youngest kid just enrolled at the same college my older twins attend. The fact that three of them are together brings me joy, but I'm struggling with my empty nest. I've booked a trip and plan to hang out with other empty nesters to ease my transition. When I tell people that my youngest daughter is attending the same college as her older twin siblings, I always hear some variation of these questions: Did they always want to go to the same college? Are you happy you only need to do one drop-off? Are you getting a buy 2 get 1 free discount? The answer is no, yes, and I wish!
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