Open Door Psychotherapy, Asyut
Run by people who have been through autism and neurodivergent family life and empty nest themselves.
Evenings and weekends
For parents whose children have left home. Talk with people in Egypt who know what it is like, find help near you, and join the worldwide circle too. Free, always.
Next gathering in the Egypt circle: Weekly check-in ยท
Run by people who have been through autism and neurodivergent family life and empty nest themselves.
Evenings and weekends
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
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
โFor anyone new to this: I was right where you are a few years back. My youngest left for college in September, and I couldn't see past it. I went on vacation in the summer and actually relaxed. It comes back slowly, like feeling in your fingers after the cold. Keep going, even slowly.โ
โHello from the other side of it. I was right where you are about three years ago. Back then it was my husband and I with nothing to say. I wake up most days without that dread. It comes back slowly, like feeling in your fingers after the cold. Sending love.โ