33. When Your Kid Visits (for the 1st time after going away to college)

11/11/2025 25 min Temporada 2 Episodio 33

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Today we are checking in on Becky, her thoughts and feelings after The First Visit of her kiddo coming home for the first time after moving away for college. This is a VERY emotional time for moms (and kids) and Becky is sharing the things she wishes she would have done to care for her heart and things that are now working better. This episode in the last half reads a little like a big sister heart to heart/therapy session with Anne!You’ll hear us share on:What it feels like dropping them off again once the weekend is overSurrendering your child to the LordEmbracing loneliness and being productive with itNormal emotional and physical feelings that come with them leaving & visiting Silver linings about this seasonSurprising timeline of adjustment for BeckyThings that change once there is one less person at homeReflections from Anne of her experience from this timeThe impact on emotions of a mom during this transition Hope for finding your new normal and hard things easing up!Allowing yourself space to rest and adjust (instead of staying busy and being in denial) Thoughts on emotional/identity bridgesWhy having a life of your own enhances your relationship with your childrenGet in Touch With us!⁠⁠Connect with Anne:⁠Swayology Business podcast⁠InstagramConnect with Becky:Website⁠⁠Her books⁠The Inspired Business podcast