For parents whose children have left home. Talk with people in United Arab Emirates who know what it is like, find help near you, and join the worldwide circle too. Free, always.
Next gathering in the United Arab Emirates circle: Weekly check-in ยท
We help people with co-parenting after separation and parenting a child with a disability, in person in Sharjah and online. Sessions are relaxed and you set the pace.
Tue to Sat, 10 to 6
โReading this late at night? I've been there. I've been there. For me it was not that long ago, about a year. The worst part was setting the table for four. Today I made breakfast, went to work and laughed at something. It doesn't stay this heavy. Keep going, even slowly.โ
โThe quiet is the hardest part at first. I am only a few months ahead of you. For me, the first weeks I just sat and listened to the clock. Then I started going to the charity shop and that gave me a reason to get up. I also walk. Every day. It does not fix it but it helps. Your child will come home and then leave again, and that is okay. You will find a new rhythm. It is slow, but it comes.โ
โIt is hard when they leave. The silence is loud. I know. I felt it too. You will cry. You will feel lost. That is normal. But you will find new things. I started painting again. I do nails for the neighbours. It is not the same. But it is something. Find your something. And call your children. They miss you too. They are just busy living. You will get through this. I promise.โ
โA note for the next person. Nearly four years ago I was exactly where you are. The worst part was her room. My kids say I'm back. The bad days get further apart. Hang on.โ