Donna, my youngest moved out nearly a year ago. I just turned 59 and I can sympathize with you. I try to keep busy organizing and de-cluttering my house as we prepare to put it on the market. My husband wants to move to the mountains! My eldest lives 250 miles away and my youngest (both girls) lives an hour away. Both of them work crazy shifts so visits are few and far between though we do talk every day and sometimes Skype. I was laid off in March and was driving everyone crazy until I began quilting again, though I do feel quite un-needed and useless still. Perhaps we should hold hands and kick each other's rears!! You are not alone, I assure you!
Originally Posted by Up North
I am 58 and just became a total empty nester this year. I hate it!! I miss the kids coming and going and even though they stop in often it is just to quiet. I got laid off from my job two years ago so just find myself useless and unneeded right now. Hubby is still working, laid back and a homebody. I am even having a hard time sewing lately!! Give me a kick in the rear!! Enjoy your children! They grow up way to fast.