Hi Dr. Laura - the usual pleasantries expression of admiration here...

I am writing about the lady whose daughter is off to college. You recommended she learn to play pool or get a hobby, so she can focus and concentrate on something, and enjoy herself, to overcome her sadness over her empty nest.

The thing that struck me about the woman was she was so FULL of LOVE to GIVE.  Even after loving her husband, she still had lots leftover to share. Something else that may lead to her fulfillment would be finding something or someone who needs that love and attention. For instance, volunteer at an animal shelter, hold babies in a hospital NICU, serve food at a soup kitchen, help women who are trying to escape from homelessness by volunteering at a charity that teaches those women work skills, or hosting a foreign exchange student (or a couple)!

She was a good mother for many years, and maybe she's feeling like her good skills are not needed any more. I would think finding a new direction of giving of herself might bring her joy and fulfillment.

Just my humble thoughts of the day.

Sincerely,

Carolyn