Talk To Me: I'm struggling to adjust to being a mum on the sidelines 

Psychologist Caroline Martin is here to answer your questions on whatever issues you are dealing with in life, from work pressure and stress to loneliness and grief

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My two children are in their late teens and enjoying their independence. I’m delighted for them, but I miss their company at home. I work full-time and it’s particularly noticeable on the weekends when they go out with their friends. 

My husband spends most of his free time volunteering at the local sports club. I know I need to take up new interests and ‘get a life’ but I’m finding it difficult to adjust to being mum on the sidelines.