21/09/2026
Many of you will have taken your child to university this weekend.
Many of you will be feeling delighted, proud and excited for them.
And many of us will also be feeling very emotional.
Of course, we wish our children the very best. We want them to grow into confident, independent adults. We want them to learn to make their own choices, explore, make connections and live life to the full.
But alongside all of that, we may also feel a sense of loss.
Because empty nest syndrome is real and some big questions might come up…
What is my purpose now?
What am I going to do?
Who am I?
Trust me, I know what I am talking about.
My daughter went to university during the Covid years, came back afterwards, lived and worked in York, and is now starting a postgraduate degree.
We took her to Manchester at the weekend. Despite being incredibly excited and happy for her, it wasn’t any easier this time around. My eyes got very watery.
Perhaps you are going through something similar?
If you feel you could use some support as your child begins this new chapter, and so do you, I am a qualified coach and would be very happy to work with you to explore new goals, rediscover what matters to you, and find your sense of self again.
I am also thinking about setting up a monthly get-together for women who would like to share their thoughts and experiences of the “empty nest”. A safe, informal space to talk, listen and realise that we are not alone in how we are feeling.
Would that be something you could be interested in? Please let me know in the comments or send me a message.
And if coaching or a get-together isn’t quite what you need, perhaps a rejuvenating and comforting facial massage or some reflexology could be a lovely way to give yourself a little time and care. Sometimes we need that too. Xx