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Dear Annie: I thought I would enjoy this phase of my life, but our empty nest makes me feel invisible
Dear Annie: I thought I would enjoy this phase of my life, but our empty nest makes me feel invisible
Dear Annie: I thought I would enjoy this phase of my life, but our empty nest makes me feel invisible

Published on: 06/10/2026

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I don’t want to burden my children or make them feel guilty for building their own lives. How do I figure out who I am when the role that defined me has changed? Getty Images

Dear Annie: My husband and I recently downsized, and I thought this stage of life would feel lighter. Instead, I feel oddly invisible. Our children are grown and busy, my calendar is quieter, and the house no longer feels like the center of everyone’s world.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/advice/2026/06/dear-annie-i-thought-i-would-enjoy-this-phase-of-my-life-but-our-empty-nest-makes-me-feel-invisible.html

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