My son is leaving home for university – and my severe denial has surprised me
- Posted on August 17, 2026
- By The Guardian
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My son is leaving home for university – and my severe denial has surprised me
My cherished first-born will soon be off to start a big new phase of his life, shiny saucepans in tow. ‘Empty nesting’ implies this is as nature intended, but it’s knocked me for six, writes Zoe Williams
