Becoming an empty nester often triggers a mix of emotions, some celebratory and grateful, and others poignant and sometimes raw. Aside from the obvious markers, the advent of this next phase of life involves a subtle shift of priorities. It’s not so much sea change as a realignment of who we are and how we function in the world. For the past eighteen or more years, your kids’ experiences, behaviors and needs likely took precedence over your own. What’s next will come (it always does), so its good to stay put in this moment, and observe what’s happening.

Source: Huffington Post September 10, 2017 07:07 UTC