February 16, 2012 Deb Empty Nest, Love, Parenting, Traditions, Transition What the hell was I afraid of? February 16, 2012 Deb Empty Nest, Love, Parenting, Traditions, Transition Really... Sometimes you have to stop being afraid. Afraid of what other people will think, what other people will say. Life is for joy and risk and love and all-out-in-your-face enthusiasm.