I am having a hard time finding my footing and discovering who I really am without my children. And it hurts. They don't need me anymore.
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Hi! I have a 14 year old starting high school in the fall and can definitely relate. I wasn’t prepared for the grief that comes with not being needed so much. I’ve been trying to expand my social circle and getting back to doing things that I used to enjoy before motherhood.