Dealing with Empty Ness-ish & Separation Anxiety
grief is real
Whew... August has been a whirlwind! The big news is that I dropped my daughter off at college in New York a week ago. Saying goodbye was hard for both of us, and I found myself overwhelmed with big emotions and tears.
Once I got back to Cleveland, her absence hit me hard, and the silence in my home was loud. I couldn't sleep and had a million thoughts running through my mind, but I knew I had to face my feelings head-on. So, I let myself cry and truly feel everything.
Even though my son is here with me part-time, I am still dealing with some empty-ness syndrome because my daughter primarily lived with me. I am also dealing with separation anxiety because this is the first time I have been by myself for longer periods as an adult.
It's been a rough start for both of us, but each day, I'm slowly finding my rhythm and giving myself grace in this new chapter.
Even though I am grieving, I am also excited about being able to get to know myself more deeply than I ever have. Starting over in my forties is quite an adventure, and I'm excited to share it all with you.
By the way, I've been having a blast sharing my journey on TikTok, and I'd love for you to join me there.
Anyhoo, that's the update for now. Stay tuned for my next podcast episode where I'll share more about what's been going on.
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Things Worth Sharing…
I watched the first two episodes of Reasonable Doubt Season 2 and it’s so good. Check it out on Hulu
I am reading The Long Shot by Kennedy Ryan and it’s so good. If you’re looking for a great romance novel, pick it up
I created a Digital Resource Library to offer you support as you explore living life on your terms. Check it out here
What I am Vibing To…
With love and light,
Siobhan
You’re going to have a blast once you get through missing her. And by blast I mean doing whatever you want to do or not do! Maybe, that’s just me.
Fascinating