Author: Annalisa Barbieri

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Annalisa Barbieri

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December 27, 2025

My daughter is leaving for university. How can I support her – and cope with the loss?

I am a single mum to an 18-year-old daughter. It has always been just us two, and we have a

Article 5 min read

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Annalisa Barbieri

•

December 27, 2025

My daughter is leaving for university. How can I support her – and cope with the loss?

I am a single mum to an 18-year-old daughter. It has always been just us two, and we have a