When columnist Leslie Kouba realized she was no longer the central figure in her adult children's lives, it threw her a bit off her orbit. Today, she recognizes that happiness as an empty nester depends on her ability to adjust to a new role within an extended family circle.
Cleveland.com columnist Leslie Kouba's smiling kiddos, from left, Drew, Matt, Dan and Emily, in the early 1990s. When Kouba realized she was no longer the central figure in her adult children's lives, it threw her a bit off her orbit. Today, she recognizes that happiness as an empty-nester depends on her ability to adjust to a new role within an extended family circle.CLEVELAND, Ohio – I turned 62 this summer. The majority of my life is history and memories.
Devoted moms are the center of their kids’ universe. They provide the love, nurturing, teaching, training, safety and comfort children need. This is true for single moms, older moms, moms who have offices, moms who are homemakers, families with two moms, and every other type of caring mom. Imagine you’re a longtime, beloved coach of a team. You’ve helped your players grow into athletes. Suddenly, the front office lets you go. You’re no longer involved. Your players now play for someone else. Their successes and their setbacks are witnessed by others and you’re left out.
Now, on holidays, when we all get together, the five of us knot up in the kitchen, the only room where people really gather, and in no time, we create a hub of hysterics that pushes everyone else in the place against the walls.
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