The author, not pictured, was excited for her son to go to college.
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- I was excited for my son to move out because I needed a break from parenting.
- I joined a Facebook group for empty nest moms and shared my vulnerable truth.
- I found some moms who felt similar, and we bonded.
My son and I were always extremely close. Because I was a single mom, we spent most of our time together. As he was growing up, I dreaded the weeks when he'd travel with family or enjoy various summer camps.