When It’s Mom Who Leaves The Nest

J. Rosemarie Francis
8 min readApr 28, 2023

The solo mom difference

Mom sitting in an empty home. Empty nest
Photo by Kari Shea on Unsplash

Almost two years ago I became an empty nester after mothering solo for over 25 years. The unique challenge of being a solo mom continued. And I had to come to terms with my decision as a mom who leaves the nest.

My three sons are now adults. Charting their own path.

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J. Rosemarie Francis

I inspire solo moms to live a more joy-filled life through mentoring, podcasting, and inspirational writing. www.solomoms-talk.com and www.jrosemarie.com