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⌈ Secret Post #3185 ⌋

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Empty Nest Syndrome

[(Anonymous)]

My sister is in a bad way and is thinking of moving wear I live for a clean start. This would be my last sibling to leave the state we grew up in and move to wear I live (half way across the country). That means that my father will be alone in our hometown.

He is already depressed about all my other siblings leaving but frankly, our hometown is no good for anyone. It just seems to breed addiction and terribleness. All my other siblings who have left have created more stable, financially secure lives once they leave that hellhole.

But, now my sister (who has moved here) is feeling super guilty about leaving m dad all by himself. What can I do to help him or her or to assuage my own guilt for leaving my dad (who raised us) alone.

Re: Empty Nest Syndrome

[(Anonymous)]

Is there anyway you could get him to move closer to you and your sister?

Re: Empty Nest Syndrome

[(Anonymous)]

Not really. We keep telling him he ought to sell his house and move. Either closer to his brother or to us. Hell, he spends a lot of time up North visiting family anyways.

Re: Empty Nest Syndrome

[(Anonymous)]

Slightly manipulative tactic being suggested here but…

is there any way you could make it sound like you need your dad around? Like having him around would be helpful?

He may have put down a lot of roots in your hometown and making it sound like you need him around would give him and incentive to cut loose

Re: Empty Nest Syndrome

[(Anonymous)]

Maybe schedule a weekly skype/phonecall session with all of you and your dad. Make plans to visit. Invite him to visit you. If he's not already into cell phones and texting, try that so you can keep in touch with short messages on a daily basis. Encourage him to pursue hobbies and activities to keep himself busy.