Is this depression or normal in seeing my kids grow up and start their own lives?

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Anonymous wrote:We are empty nesters and initially I hated the emptiness but I got over it. One thing that helped is that we live in a neighborhood with young families who we've become friends with and that's been wonderful. On a beautiful day I like to walk and I often do it pushing a stroller with one or two kids. The moms are so happy to have a break and I love the company.

So funny, my 68 year old DH is often seen pushing a neighbors baby stroller. He goes into town, stops for coffee and loves it. Everyone smiles and waves at him which they'd never do if he was just walking on his own. We have a bunch of grandchildren but they don't live near us so this is really good for him.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Just remember, they'll probably have kids in the next 10 years and you'll be a very active with-it grandma. You have a lot of great times to look forward to! Also, this is normal. Not every genuine or uncomfortable feeling needs to be medicated away!

Omg. Do not put this expectation on your kids. What if they do not want or cannot have kids. OP needs to find a way to make herself happy that does not depend on her kids.