My family of 5 just moved out of my parents' house. We miss seeing them every day, and they're experiencing empty nest 2.0.

Business Insider | 10-09-2026 08:32pm |

A family of five lived in the author's parents' house for five months before moving out. The arrangement was made after the author's father was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease, and the family wanted to give the parents their space back. August marked five months since the family began living in the author's childhood home on the Gold Coast, Australia, after relocating from country Victoria. The move back into their own home has been an adjustment, with the author noting the silence in the mornings compared with the sounds of her parents in the previous house.

Stay Updated with the Latest News!

Don't miss out on breaking stories and in-depth articles.