The house is finally quiet, the chaos gone—but it turns out, that’s not as freeing as I expected. After years of juggling work, school runs, and endless messes, I thought I’d enjoy the peace once my youngest left for college. Instead, I’m struggling to fill the space and time that parenting once consumed. The routines, the noise, even the mess—I miss it all. Anyone else navigating this empty nest phase? How are you redefining your days and finding new meaning? Let’s share some real talk and advice for this big life reset. #Education #EmptyNest #Parenting