70: How to Deal with an Empty Nest as a Doctor Mom

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I didn’t cry when we toured the college. 

I didn’t cry when he picked his dorm. 

But as I held a new tourniquet, a roll of gauze and box of bandages in my hands, tears came quietly.

This was it. It was real.

My son is leaving for college in a few weeks. And here I am, pouring all my energy into packing a medical kit. 

If you’re navigating the empty nest as a doctor mom, you know this transition hits differently.

Being a physician adds another layer of knowing too much. I’ve seen what can go wrong. 

So maybe subconsciously I was building a tether made of medical supplies. 

Surely, if I pack the best blood clotting powder everything will be ok, right?

I know this is a normal transition, but that doesn’t make it any less bittersweet. 

If you’re packing up your kid soon to leave for college or simply wondering how you’ll feel when that day comes, this episode is for you.

Find the full transcript and bonus resources at inspiredmommds.com/70 

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