Home/Relationships & Family/Parenting insecurities/ThoughtAm I the only one who feels like a total piece of trash for being happy their own kid is finally out of the house? This is stupid but I gotta get it out.parenting insecuritiesrelief at lossShare this thoughtCopy linkShare on XDownload imageDoes this resonate with you?Share Your OwnBrowse MoreOthers have felt this tooi'm just staring at his room right now you know like it’s empty obviously he’s at college doing his thing and i’m so proud of him like seriously over the fucking moon but it’s just this silence and… …caregiver identity lossI feel like a total loser, okay? …empty nest voidMy son's high school jerseys. …anticipatory griefi just dont even know what to do anymore anyone else feel like this my kid just went off to college and its like i spent twenty years being mom and now hes GONE and my house is so quiet his room is… …caregiver identity lossRelated ThemesEmpty Nest VoidFamily obligation guiltHidden relationship doubtsParentificationSecret resentment toward family