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82. When They Graduate, So Do You: Navigating the Space Between Pride and Nostalgia
Graduation season brings a complex mix of emotions as we celebrate our children's achievements while also grieving the end of a significant chapter in our lives as mothers. This bittersweet transition marks not only our children's growth but also our own evolution from full-time caregivers to witnesses of their adult lives, prompting us to consider what comes next in our own journey.
• The celebration of graduation represents the culmination of years of hard work and personal growth
• Different transitions exist between high school and college graduations, each with unique emotional impacts
• Leaving the K-12 system after decades can feel like losing an anchor that structured family life
• The "emotional whiplash" of feeling joy and grief simultaneously is a normal part of this transition
• As our children graduate, whether from high school or college, we mothers also graduate into a new phase of life
• This transition period is an opportunity to reflect on what we want in our next chapter
If you're in a season of transition right now, especially as your kids grow up and the house starts feeling quieter, you're not alone. I'd love to invite you to a free coaching call with me—a chance to talk things through, get clarity, and feel more grounded about what's next for you. There's no pressure, no pitch, just one mom to another offering a safe space to figure this out together.
Grab a spot on my calendar using the link in the show notes or email me at [email protected].
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Want to talk through your career goals and explore next steps?
Schedule a career consultation to see how I can support you.
Email me directly at [email protected]
Connect with me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kohlchristina
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By Christina KohlGraduation season brings a complex mix of emotions as we celebrate our children's achievements while also grieving the end of a significant chapter in our lives as mothers. This bittersweet transition marks not only our children's growth but also our own evolution from full-time caregivers to witnesses of their adult lives, prompting us to consider what comes next in our own journey.
• The celebration of graduation represents the culmination of years of hard work and personal growth
• Different transitions exist between high school and college graduations, each with unique emotional impacts
• Leaving the K-12 system after decades can feel like losing an anchor that structured family life
• The "emotional whiplash" of feeling joy and grief simultaneously is a normal part of this transition
• As our children graduate, whether from high school or college, we mothers also graduate into a new phase of life
• This transition period is an opportunity to reflect on what we want in our next chapter
If you're in a season of transition right now, especially as your kids grow up and the house starts feeling quieter, you're not alone. I'd love to invite you to a free coaching call with me—a chance to talk things through, get clarity, and feel more grounded about what's next for you. There's no pressure, no pitch, just one mom to another offering a safe space to figure this out together.
Grab a spot on my calendar using the link in the show notes or email me at [email protected].
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
Work with Me
Want an HR expert’s eyes on your resume?
Book a 30-minute Resume Review with Christina - live on Zoom, recorded, and focused on one goal: getting you interviews.
Want to talk through your career goals and explore next steps?
Schedule a career consultation to see how I can support you.
Email me directly at [email protected]
Connect with me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kohlchristina
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
Free Resource
Grab the Strengths-First Resume Template - ideal for career transitions, whether you’re returning after a break, navigating a layoff, pivoting roles, or ready for a change.