We recently downsized too. I felt many of the emotions you mentioned but had never thought of it as time passing by. I felt we just didn’t need so much space. I cried quite a bit as did our son. But I feel we are ready for the next stage in life. Thank you for the article. It put many of my feelings into perspective.
It's an emotional time, but that's a good thing - it means that ours home mean something to us. But, as I keep reminding myself, nothing lasts forever.
I resonate on so many of the feelings you described when leaving your home. We put ours in the market but I was so overwhelmed with the emotions that arose at the thought of leaving that we decided to stay. Going through this has helped me be more appreciative of all that we enjoy at our home on acreage . We didn’t have to leave so we could change our plans. I feel better prepared for what I may feel again if we ever do plan to move in the future.
I could totally relate to what you shared. I cried a lot last year over my kids childhood which is over now. Even though I really enjoy and embrace this new phase, it is hard !
Oh gosh I resonate with this so much. We have moved a lot over the years (Australia and overseas) and I’ve always enjoyed the change and new opportunities and making new friends. We put down roots while our children were going through their important school years and when our youngest was at University interstate and our eldest doing her own thing we sold our home and moved to Tasmania four years ago. It was a change we needed and a change we wanted but gosh leaving our family home still hurt so much. I left a piece of my heart in that home, the street, the friendships, the local shops, essentially our village……. It’s been hard and continues to be a challenge but it was still the right decision for us.
It's a tender time, isn't it. And I feel the same way - a part of me, and my heart, will always be in that home. Tasmania is a beautiful part of the world. I'm sure you will be creating a whole new level of connection soon.
Yes, I know this feeling well. It is hard... but there is good ahead and new memories to come too. Last year, we sold both our home and our cottage and moved across the country. They had both been a labour of love and the cottage was a place we rode out covid while the children were young. The thoughts of leaving behind our names (and former dog's names) traced in concrete at our house still hurts. I still struggle to look at photos of our cottage. It's still a bit fresh, but our new home is lovely, our ease of life is better (we spent sooooo much time maintaining two properties before). We hold those memories there dear and they will be with us as we happily build new memories and associations with our new home. It hurts but it does get easier. Hugs!
Thank you for sharing your experience, and your encouragement too. I am excited about this home, and it already is creating some beautiful new memories. But that last goodbye was heart-wrenching. All the best to you with your home.
Hi, I really liked your post. And it hit right home. Although I am in a very different season of life, not really letting go of property and memories, I am learning to let go of my old life and massive relocation. Sometimes we also cry for all the good times, remembering how lucky we are to have different seasons in this thing we call life. Good luck with your next journey! New memories to be made.
Thank you for your words .. we too are contemplating selling our family home & this is exactly how I feel 🖤
So many mixed emotions. It was absolutely the right decision for us, but didn't mean to say it was easy saying goodbye. Good luck with your home.
We recently downsized too. I felt many of the emotions you mentioned but had never thought of it as time passing by. I felt we just didn’t need so much space. I cried quite a bit as did our son. But I feel we are ready for the next stage in life. Thank you for the article. It put many of my feelings into perspective.
It's an emotional time, but that's a good thing - it means that ours home mean something to us. But, as I keep reminding myself, nothing lasts forever.
I resonate on so many of the feelings you described when leaving your home. We put ours in the market but I was so overwhelmed with the emotions that arose at the thought of leaving that we decided to stay. Going through this has helped me be more appreciative of all that we enjoy at our home on acreage . We didn’t have to leave so we could change our plans. I feel better prepared for what I may feel again if we ever do plan to move in the future.
Dear Natalie,
I could totally relate to what you shared. I cried a lot last year over my kids childhood which is over now. Even though I really enjoy and embrace this new phase, it is hard !
Warm regards,
Oh gosh I resonate with this so much. We have moved a lot over the years (Australia and overseas) and I’ve always enjoyed the change and new opportunities and making new friends. We put down roots while our children were going through their important school years and when our youngest was at University interstate and our eldest doing her own thing we sold our home and moved to Tasmania four years ago. It was a change we needed and a change we wanted but gosh leaving our family home still hurt so much. I left a piece of my heart in that home, the street, the friendships, the local shops, essentially our village……. It’s been hard and continues to be a challenge but it was still the right decision for us.
It's a tender time, isn't it. And I feel the same way - a part of me, and my heart, will always be in that home. Tasmania is a beautiful part of the world. I'm sure you will be creating a whole new level of connection soon.
Yes, I know this feeling well. It is hard... but there is good ahead and new memories to come too. Last year, we sold both our home and our cottage and moved across the country. They had both been a labour of love and the cottage was a place we rode out covid while the children were young. The thoughts of leaving behind our names (and former dog's names) traced in concrete at our house still hurts. I still struggle to look at photos of our cottage. It's still a bit fresh, but our new home is lovely, our ease of life is better (we spent sooooo much time maintaining two properties before). We hold those memories there dear and they will be with us as we happily build new memories and associations with our new home. It hurts but it does get easier. Hugs!
Thank you for sharing your experience, and your encouragement too. I am excited about this home, and it already is creating some beautiful new memories. But that last goodbye was heart-wrenching. All the best to you with your home.
Hi, I really liked your post. And it hit right home. Although I am in a very different season of life, not really letting go of property and memories, I am learning to let go of my old life and massive relocation. Sometimes we also cry for all the good times, remembering how lucky we are to have different seasons in this thing we call life. Good luck with your next journey! New memories to be made.