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Catania Home Help, Catania
Run by people who have been through parenting a child with a disability and autism and neurodivergent family life themselves.
Weekdays and Saturday mornings
Empty nest support in Italy
For parents whose children have left home. Talk with people in Italy who know what it is like, find help near you, and join the worldwide circle too. Free, always.
Next gathering in the Italy circle: Weekly check-in ·
If you need someone right now
Help for empty nest in Italy
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Northside Debt Advice, Bologna
Practical help for people dealing with co-parenting after separation and parenting a child with a disability, plus a weekly drop-in.
Evenings and weekends
From people who came through it
“If you're scared right now, I get it. I've been there. For me it was not that long ago, about a year. Mine was setting the table for four. Today I made breakfast, went to work and laughed at something. It doesn't stay this heavy. x”
roadbee · been through empty nest“Reading 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.”
starlamp17 · been through empty nest“A 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.”
mossspring1966 · been through empty nest“The 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.”
Steady Puffin · been through empty nest