What happens when the tiny human who has been reared and nurtured and parented grows up and is ready to launch? Tears! For so many, lots and lots of tears. But you know what, it’s all part of the adjustment process. Ali and her friend Laurie Gelman sit down with psychotherapist Dr. Guy Winch to talk about their complicated feelings, what it's like for the siblings left behind, and the parents who can begin to focus on their own relationship again. And guess what, these moms feel a lot better by the end.

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