• When my kids return to their college campuses, I struggle with helplessness. • Sending food and essentials helps maintain connection without hovering over my college students. • Encouraging texts and thoughtful deliveries offer additional support and love from afar.
After wiping my tears on the drive home and adjusting to the quiet of my house, I was surprised by what lingered. Naturally, I missed my kids when they left for college, but I couldn't shake the feeling of helplessness.
My two oldest children are now away at college, and my youngest is preparing to leave the nest in a year. Now, there's nothing for me to do. They no longer need me in the same way they once did, and finding my place has been challenging.
I answer calls and texts, but I want to feel a sense of closeness

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