Children leaving the family home for good can be a sensitive time. Research shows parents reporting sentiments of grief, while others feel like a part of them is missing. A home once filled with noise and laughter (and endless dirty washing) can start to feel painfully quiet and empty. But after the initial intense response, this period of life can be an exciting new chapter.
For many empty nesters, this equates to more time, money and mental capacity for pursuing personal pastimes and pleasures. Whether that’s extra funds for holidays abroad, the time to engage in hobbies that have been put on hold, or searching out new friends to fill the social gap left by loved ones. It seems the secret to a successful second act is to fill the space that children leave with adventure …
