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[quote=Anonymous]I am six weeks away from my 40th birthday and still changing diapers. I am in a different situation from you, but I suspect if you have been a SAHM for the last two decades, feeling overwhelmed with sadness could be normal for some period of time. If it is too overwhelming, you could seek help. This sadness is understandable...your role is changing and identity is focused so much on raising kids. I suspect I may feel differently when my youngest leaves when I am 56. My identity is more wrapped up in work than motherhood. I don't care whether of not I have grandkids. If your kids are likely to have kids, enjoy some time to focus on reclaiming your identity with activities you like before becoming a grandmother. You are still young and have time to have fun![/quote]
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