Shelly's Shares: Letting Go: A Mother's Journey Through College Goodbyes

Words of Wellness with Shelly

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Leaving a child at college marks one of parenthood's most profound transitions – a milestone many approach with mixed emotions but few are truly prepared for. As Shelly shares, her heart still aches recalling the moment she pulled away from her daughter's college dorm nine years ago, as tears flowed freely.
The 12-hour journey home from Oregon became a long ride of grief, with her husband, her son and herself cycling through waves of tears that would briefly subside only to begin anew. That raw, vulnerable experience – the physical ache of separation, the empty bedroom waiting at home, her husband's plaintive "Why can't she just come home?" – represents a universal parenting moment that deserves honest conversation.
This episode launches a three-part series exploring Shelly's personal experience taking each of her three children to college. She shares these stories not to amplify the difficulty, but to provide the preparation and awareness she wishes she had. While the sadness remains unavoidable, understanding these emotions as natural and communal offers valuable comfort. Remember that this transition, though heart-wrenching, eventually transforms into something beautiful – different from what came before, but equally meaningful. For mothers navigating this journey, consider joining our "Moms Who Flourish" wellness event on October 4th in Southern California, or reaching out about one-on-one mentorship specifically designed to help navigate this significant life transition. What was your college drop-off experience like? Share your story with us and join this important conversation.

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Thank you for listening to the Words of Wellness podcast with Shelly Jefferis. I am honored and so grateful to have you here and it would mean the world to me if you could take a minute to follow, leave a 5-star review and share the podcast with anyone you love and anyone you feel could benefit from the message.
Thank you and God Bless! And remember to do something for yourself, for your wellness on this day!
In Health,

Shelly

Chapters

1. Welcome to Words of Wellness (00:00:00)

2. Three-Part College Drop-Off Series Introduction (00:02:07)

3. Upcoming Moms Who Flourish Event (00:03:47)

4. Taking Our Daughter to Oregon (00:06:15)

5. The Emotional Journey Home (00:10:02)

6. Reflections and Finding Peace (00:14:15)

7. Closing Thoughts and Gratitude (00:17:47)