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Rick and Clancy get real and raw in this episode about interruptions in life.

Last minute changes can cause hurt feelings and struggles with communication.

How do you handle the unexpected things that life throws at you?

Empty Nest Living can be challenging. Let’s support each other. Join The Loud Quiet – Empty Nest Living Facebook group and build community together: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Hf9LJkmdUCHAPTERS

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0:00 Sharing Emotional Pain in the Empty Nest

0:06 The Weight of Disruptions & Unexpected Changes

2:07 A Difficult Decision: Changing Plans for Family

4:09 A Last-Minute Trip to See Nana

6:29 Clancy’s Honest Feelings About the Situation

8:44 When Caregiving & Loss Take Over Your Life

10:17 The Emotional Complexity of Birthdays & Grief

14:48 Facing the Reality of Losing a Family Matriarch

17:07 Hospice Care & The Final Stages of Life

18:10 Preparing for the Inevitable & Family Dynamics

19:41 Finding Support in the Empty Nest Community

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Rick & Clancy have been enjoying life together for 28 years...married for 24. Starting August 2023, they now have two college aged kiddos and are about to enter a new phase of life. The house is quieter than before...it's a loud quiet, indeed. Join them as they laugh, cry and yes, probably argue while trying to figure out how to live the empty nest - new adventures / challenges await!