Adult children leaving home

[Flynn55]

Hi both my young adult children have just left home & to be honest I'm lost. One has moved interstate & the other several hours away. I feel like I've lost who I am other than a mother. I do work which I enjoy & am married though my husband keeps himself occupied & doesn't feel their absence in the way I do. I enjoy exercising & walking to keep my mind occupied but I literally feel lost.

[Bob_22]

Hi Flynn55,

Are there any hobbies or passions you regularly pursue. Joining a local hobby group e.g. book club, art group, dog walking group, church group etc can be great ways to improve your mental health as well as expand your social network. I like volunteering as well as it gives me a sense of purpose and a whole bunch of new friends. You could potentially start taking up fitness classes at the local gym as well. I see them in my gym and they seem like a great way to meet people as well as improve physical health.

Hope that helps.

Bob