Unmasking the Grown & Flown Life - When Letting Go Hurts and Heals

Unmasking The Heart For Change

🎙️ Episode Title:

Unmasking the Grown & Flown Life – When Your Baby Becomes a College Kid

📌 Episode Description:

What do you do when the house gets quiet, the fridge stays full, and your heart quietly aches behind that proud smile?

In this deeply personal episode, Tammy unpacks the emotional rollercoaster of sending your child off to college — the grief, the pride, the identity shift, and the rediscovery of self. Whether you're a mom, dad, stepparent, or grandparent, this conversation is for anyone navigating the bittersweet season of “letting go.”

Tammy shares stories from her own life — from Target runs and teary dorm goodbyes to middle-of-the-night calls and the healing power of handwritten letters. She also offers practical ways to stay connected with your college student and walks you through two heartfelt reflection rituals to support your own transition.

If you're standing in that doorway wondering who you are now that the nest is quieter — you're not alone. This episode is your gentle reminder that change isn’t the end… it’s an invitation.

💡 What You'll Hear in This Episode:

• The unexpected grief that follows the pride of sending your child to college
• How to redefine your role as a parent
• Stories of Drew and Ryleigh’s very different transitions into adulthood
• Practical ways to stay connected from afar (texts, care packages, and even TikToks)
• A personal letter-writing ritual to your past or present self
• What rediscovering your identity can look like after they’re grown & flown

📝 Reflection Prompt:

“Who am I beyond the role of parent? And what parts of me have been patiently waiting to be seen again?”

💌 Letter Ritual:

Take a few quiet minutes to write a letter — either to your college-bound child or the version of yourself who began this parenting journey. Let your heart speak. Don’t edit. Just feel.

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