Loose Women's Coleen Nolan has shared her struggle with a huge life change that left her feeling "bereft". Life's milestones such as births, deaths, and weddings are commonly discussed, but there are other substantial changes that don't get as much attention. In a recent podcast chat, Coleen opened up about dealing with the empty nest syndrome every parent fears when all their kids have moved out.
Speaking to podcaster GK Barry, the 59 year old TV personality revealed her sense of loss when her youngest child moved out, leaving her home empty. To fill the void, Coleen has turned her home into a sanctuary for animals. "I've got four dogs, six cats, some ducks, some chickens and some goats," she shared.
Initially having two goats, she expanded her brood by adding three more, including two "tiny babies," reports the Mirror . Coleen Nolan with her ex-husband Ray Fensome and daughter Ciara (Image: Getty Images) Coleen acknowledged that her collection of pets has expanded in response to her children moving out: "I think I've ended up getting more and more animals because my kids have all moved away. "I never thought that Empty Nest Syndrome was a thing, because when they were little, I was counting the days .
..I thought 'They're five, now not long!" However, the reality proved different: "I was thinking that it would be great you get your own life back but honest to God it's the worst feeling I've ever had bereft.
" Coleen Nolan has filled the void with a variety of pets (Image: LOR.