My Kids Left Home

A Guided Tour of a House That's Too Big

"Debbie, there are forty-two containers." "I know." "There are two of us." "I know."

A friend told me how, after her two children left for school, she would wake at seven, take out four mugs and cook a lasagna for six.

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What you will discover

What the empty nest is, why it isn't an illness and why it has a right to hurt.
How to tell normal sadness from signs that call for professional help.
How the relationship with adult children changes and how to agree on calls, messages and visits without reproach.
How to reconnect as a couple and when to try couples therapy without guilt.

What you get

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Short read, funny and useful
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Also available in Spanish: Mis hijos se fueron de casa: Síndrome del nido vacío (y el refri lleno)

These books are humor and general information and do not replace the opinion of a health professional.

Who it is for

Is this the book for you?

It is for you if you are living it yourself and want to put a name on it, understand it and explain it to others without guilt or jargon.

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Who is “My Kids Left Home” for?

It is for you if you are living it yourself and want to put a name on it, understand it and explain it to others without guilt or jargon.

How much is it and how do I get it?

US$2.49, one-time payment in the Payhip store. You get the PDF instantly and read it on phone, tablet or computer.

Is it a medical book?

These books are humor and general information and do not replace the opinion of a health professional.

Can I ask for a refund?

Yes. You have 14 days from the purchase. Write to us from the store's contact page and tell us briefly what you did not like or what we can improve. With that feedback we refund your money to the same payment method. We ask for it because it helps us improve the books.

Why get it?

Treat yourself… or give it to someone who loves you

It is the friendliest way to put a name (and some humor) on what is happening to you. A short ebook you can read in an afternoon that helps you understand yourself better, kindly and without guilt. Or pass it to someone close so they get you without a long explanation.

A gift with humor for anyone who cooks for ten while two are eating. It does not replace professional advice.

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