I felt so alone after my kids moved out, like I didn’t recognize my own life. But I learned that loneliness in midlife is more common than we admit—and opening up about it helped me feel human again.
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I felt so alone after my kids moved out, like I didn’t recognize my own life. But I learned that loneliness in midlife is more common than we admit—and opening up about it helped me feel human again.
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Absolutely—it hit me hardest when the kids moved out. My calendar was suddenly empty, and so was my heart. I questioned my worth for a while. But opening up about it, first to myself and then to a few old friends, brought unexpected comfort. Sharing your story—even just with one trusted person—can break that heavy silence.