GREAT READS → LIFETAKES Issue 1097 · January 28, 2026

Empty-Nest Syndrome    

I raised my kids well— so why do I feel so empty and alone?

Empty-Nest Syndrome    
“Come, my partner. You helped create! You’re also a borei nefashos rabos. You created many people in this world and therefore, you’re going to get a tremendous gift. Quiet woman, you didn’t make big noise in the world. You’re not famous. But to me, you’re very important because of your achievements.”

—Rabbi Avigdor Miller ztz”l, on one of his taped lectures

I

love this quote; it makes me feel fulfilled.

My kids are grown, and baruch Hashem, are all married and living their own busy lives.

Isn’t that what I always wanted? Always hoped for?

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