Describe a phase in life that was difficult to say goodbye to.
A phase that was difficult in my life was when my children were raised.
Their father and I raised them to be successful adults. We wanted to raise independent adults. With that we realized that success is not just a measure of outward production or achievement.
We wanted them to be about to navigate the challenges and the ups and downs of life. We wanted them to be people who could ask for help when they needed it. And be self advocates when it was appropriate and needed, but be comfortable pushing themselves out of their comfort zones and to have the confidence to apply all of that in their future learning, and growth.
Both of my children are successful adults. Not only in their Careers. But are respectful adults.
But after teaching them to be successful and kind adults. There came a time that I would have to let them go and see them spread their wings. That was a difficult phase in my life. While I wanted to make wise choices in the world. I had a difficult time letting them leave.
I definitely had empty nest syndrome. I grieved when my children moved out of our home. It took me along time to adjust.
From Pity to Praise 