Empty nest
The period after the children leave, when what remains between the partners becomes visible.
How it shows up
A silence that wasn’t there before. The question of what there is to talk about. For some it is a relief; for others a loss of the meaning that lay for so long in caring for others.
What we do with it in therapy
This transition is often the first moment in a long time when it becomes possible to ask what you want. That is difficult and precious at once.
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Impostor syndrome
The feeling that you haven't earned your place and that sooner or later others will discover you aren't that capable.
Depression
Persistently low mood and loss of interest, lasting weeks and changing how you function, sleep and feel.
Decision fatigue
A decline in the quality of decisions after a long run of choices.
