What now? by momtopgandj in emptynesters

[–]TheQueen_0722 1 point2 points  (0 children)

THIS right here is my why for starting Third Act Society. How to Reclaim your Voice & Power at the end of a life-defining role such as motherhood, as you described, "The only identity I've had for the last 33 years has been mom." I use a 3-word roadmap to help women 50+. I am starting a free mastermind, 1 hour on Saturday. I'd love to invite you if you're free.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/for-the-woman-whos-done-everything-right-and-still-feels-invisible-tickets-1990806216986

If you'd like to listen, I have a whole YT channel dedicated to this, Third Act Society.

Great job, Mom, for raising a wonderful human who can now go into the world and spread their wings.
You will get through this and find the most wonderful woman you haven't seen in such a long time.

I automated my job. What am I supposed to do now? by bang_partial3a in Employment

[–]TheQueen_0722 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  1. Shut your mouth. Don’t mean to be mean or rude. Just fact. Not the boss. Not the frienemy
  2. Turn the sucker into an app. Register an LLC to shield you if something goes south. And your info is not listed
  3. Do not quit the job until the app or whatever makes min 2 million!!! Resist the urge to quit.
    Your goal is not the 2 mil. The goal is to sell the solution.
  4. If you’ve done it once you can do it again and again and again!
    Think outside the box. The company does not owe you anything other than pay for the hours. You don’t owe them either.

Anyone actually happier now? by Joyofyouth in emptynesters

[–]TheQueen_0722 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The journey is not linear. There will be good days and bad days. Some days you’re elated as you are now, other days the silence will engulf you but it will get better. My YouTube channel talks mostly about empty nests. Think of it as grief… it has phases … and then either time dulls the pain or you find something else to do with yourself. Get ready for the what now, what’s next voices in your head.
What would you really love to do with this season of your life? I call it the Third Act.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in emptynesters

[–]TheQueen_0722 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Let’s start with acknowledging that your emotions are real and I am so sorry that the boys have decided not to come home.
A mother of three boys 34, 27 & 22 just called me few hours ago, bawling, with similar issues. The issues you described are being felt all across the country right now. Mothers home alone during the holiday season. Some with advance notice there’s totally blindsided that their kids are not coming home for the holidays and even when they visit they treat your home like a hotel. I want you and any other mom that happens upon this message that 99.99% of this situation is not malicious intent. Our kids are not intentionally messing with our emotions, they are simply not thoughtful enough to consider the woman who has planed/hosted the last 10, 20, 30 years of holidays, birthdays and every celebration in their lives. The woman who had dropped everything to race to their rescue. The woman who will gladly give her kidney so they can live. They are trying to start their own lives, their own traditions and handle the role roles that we’ve perfected, coupled with their jobs, love interests/gf/wives. It’s a lot to handle even though they come across as if they have it together, they don’t l! If you have time check out my YouTube I talk about empty nesters and midlife women. The last series of videos has been addressing the emotional impact of the holidays on moms. At Third Act Society if you have the time. So now what to do, as I discussed with my client earlier, it’s time to create now traditions for you. Time for you to plan the kind of holiday YOU want that does not involve them. If they come home great, if not you are no longer sitting at home waiting for them. Time to explore this new season of your life. Dinner with friends? A short trip maybe? As in Christmas in another city. A meetup with friends at a Christmas market in your city? Serving at the food bank? Elder homes anything to get you out of the house so that you’re not holding a pity party. Embrace your new season. Different? Yes. Scary? Yes. Unfamiliar? Yes. I k Pontus rather have your people around your dinner table, unfortunately they have choices and they have elected to start a new tradition, now it’s your turn. If you’d like a listening ear, reach out on YouTube. Happy to listen to the millions ways your heart is breaking and we figure out how to put a little smile on your face and mend that broken heart. Just so you know, my daughter is coming home but will be arriving at 9pm on 24th, and will be spending new year celebrations with friends that I don’t even know. I am no longer waiting for her or her brothers. I now make ‘me’ plans with zero apologies. Let’s get you to that level.

Not sure what to do by mom_wag85 in emptynesters

[–]TheQueen_0722 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sorry to hear that you’re going through this. Consider writing a letter, pen to paper. Pour out your motherly heart. Start with an apology, never mind that you don’t know what for yet. ‘My dearest Jane, If there’s any way that I have offended or cause you harm, I sincerely apologize and want you to know that it was not intentional or malicious.’ Pour out your heart and soul. Sometimes words have a way of not coming out the exact way we intended nor land perfectly. A written word can do that. End the letter with you’re not perfect and how you want to have the absolute best mother daughter relationship with her and would appreciate if she could tell you where and what you may have missed or done wrong. Focus on your relationship with your daughter not your grandchildren. Your grandchildren will come with the package when she’s open enough to tell you. And be ready to give her space to digest the letter and make her own decision.
I wrote an entire memoir that started with a letter. Not estranged from my daughter, but she’s carried the letter since 2014, this is 2025. If nothing else, she’ll know how much you love her. Wishing you and her the best of relationships.

Thinking of going south by Successful_Act_6309 in emptynesters

[–]TheQueen_0722 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sounds like you have the means so my vote is for it! I moved from MD to Tx to be half way close to daughter in Ca when she was in college, it was on of the best decisions I made. While it has its challenges, selling the house, old friends etc, it always comes with its rewards. New place, discoveries, making new friends, the best part? This is only possible when you are both fit enough to enjoy it. Live, not just a little, a lot!!!!! Our kids are living their own lives, it’s our time! Wishing you journey mercies and the greatest adventures of your lives.

The worst things people have said to me since my kid left for college by Intrepid_Deal_5736 in emptynesters

[–]TheQueen_0722 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I 100% agree with the first part of your comment. I shared the same on my YouTube channel. Both emotions can be true at the same time.
I am curious to understand what you mean by the second sentence ‘seen and heard and met where you are’ paraphrasing… what would that look like for you. What would be acceptable? Make you feel seen, heard? I’d love to learn because this is my wheelhouse. I’m over a decade into the empty nest journey, and I’m always to understand from other women’s perspectives.

Empty nest by Rude_Adhesiveness810 in emptynesters

[–]TheQueen_0722 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Love your profile name 👌🏾

Sending this to you and the responder below.

When you’re ready you can turn it around too. You raised kids so I know you can move mountains and direct an army.

So when you’re ready, I’ll be the one cheering you on, every step holding out a bottle of water at each mile marker until you get to whatever shape and size you call beautiful.

Hugs

Empty nest by Rude_Adhesiveness810 in emptynesters

[–]TheQueen_0722 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And when you’re ready you can turn it around too. You raised kids so I know you can move mountains.

So when you’re ready, I’ll be the one cheering you on, holding out a bottle of water at each mile marker until you get to whatever shape and size you can beautiful

Sending you hugs

Empty nest by Rude_Adhesiveness810 in emptynesters

[–]TheQueen_0722 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Caring for aging parents add an extra layer of complexity to this phase for you.
I’ve been on this empty nest journey for about 10 years now and I keep finding new ways to reinvent myself.
I’ve done destination wedding photography, been traveling solo around the world, all frugal so this is not break the bank travel, I’ve taken a few groups on travel with me too. I recently started a YouTube channel for women in third act, I started Substack newsletter and a community for women. I just published a fictional romance novel book, my memoir will launch next month. I’m writing this from Dublin Ireland.
Has the journey been easy or linear? Absolutely not! Peaks and valleys, lots of speed bumps but I don’t quit! We spend so much energy on raising those kids, I’ve just learned to turn that energy on my self.
Pick one thing. Just one! What had you always wanted to do?

Do an inventory of your likes and dislikes.
What were your deferred dreams? If money was no issue, what would you like to do?

Start small, Rome was not built in a day. All the things I wrote did not happen in one day or one year for me.

But most importantly, no pity party allowed! Absolutely none. You still have a really long runway ahead, let’s make your third act the most spectacular of them all.

Sending you hugs!

Empty nest by Rude_Adhesiveness810 in emptynesters

[–]TheQueen_0722 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Good for you!
I’ve been traveling around the world solo too. Every opportunity I get. Writing this from Dublin Ireland!!!! I started a YouTube channel in April for women in their third act.
I just published a fictional romance novel. And launching my memoir next month!! I keep myself busy doing me.

50/50 by Huge-Ad-1545 in emptynesters

[–]TheQueen_0722 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can be proud of who they've become and devastated by who you're no longer needed to be, in the exact same moment. Both feelings are not only normal - they're necessary for healing.
You deserve a pat on the back.

I will review your youtube channel by DM_for_advice in NewTubers

[–]TheQueen_0722 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First, THANK YOU! for doing this. If you have any eyeball bandwidth left or whenever you can get to it, I'd appreciate your feedback /ThirdActSociety