Calm Corner Weighted Blankets, Galle
A small team supporting new parenthood and caring for an aging parent. Free first conversation, then low-cost sessions.
Tue to Sat, 10 to 6
For parents whose children have left home. Talk with people in Sri Lanka who know what it is like, find help near you, and join the worldwide circle too. Free, always.
Next gathering in the Sri Lanka circle: Weekly check-in ยท
A small team supporting new parenthood and caring for an aging parent. Free first conversation, then low-cost sessions.
Tue to Sat, 10 to 6
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
โIf 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. xโ
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
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