What is the purpose of a nest? The purpose of a nest is to shelter the eggs until they hatch! Animals keep the nest together for short period of time but humans keep the nest intact for approximately twenty years.
Then the day comes when the kids spread their wings and fly. They begin to set up their own nest, maybe an apartment close by or a house thousands of kilometres away! They may head off to college or university. Whatever the situation, your house is suddenly empty.
You have now become an “empty-nester.” How do you know if you are managing this life transition and how can you determine if you should seek some assistance in managing this change? [Read more…]