Prempty nest
(pre-empty nest)
Reflections on mid life for women whose kids are flying the nest.
(pre-empty nest)
Reflections on mid life for women whose kids are flying the nest.
Prempty Nest, Say What?!
Hi, I’m Becky. I’m here to share a little bit about this stage of life that I don’t hear much about but think there’s a lot to be said – and heard. I’m calling that stage and this site Prempty Nest, or Pre-empty Nest, for those who have reached the stage where maybe one or two kids have flown, maybe one or two are left at home or you’ve worked for 25-30 years and maxed out, but have so much more to give. It’s mainly for us 50-something women who feel some sense of dullness or loss from our prime years.
But, this isn’t meant to be a place for pessimism or rage although some stories could incite both. And, it’s not a place for menopause or medical support, although that’s needed and will surely come up. But, it’s a place that I hope can offer common ground, solutions and optimism for what’s to come in our second half. So dig in and share your stories while I share mine and hopefully we can give each other strength and hope.
Why Blog and not Vlog?
Simple. I’m a marketer and thus a writer. I enjoy TikTok (and the #Elevatorboys, who’s with me?!), but it lacks some ability to go deep or even exchange ideas, right? I mean TikTok is the self-proclaimed “leading destination for short-form video.” And, while I know I need to stretch myself and get in front of the camera, I know there’s still a large community, although shrinking, of mid-life women who prefer reading and/or don’t use TikTok or IG reels at all.
So, saddle up and let’s ride this together.