I have been really upset today because Saturday the 27th will be the last night my daughter who will be 18 Sunday will spend the night with us and I told myself that I could handle this and was wondering if anyone else went through the same thing when their kids left home.
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Thank you
2007-01-26 17:32:56 · 9 answers · asked by LS 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
You brought her into this world...gave her hugs when she hurt and was sad...held her close to your heart in every accomplishment and when she had problems...she is your child, part of you and the seperation is a huge step for the both of you. However, when the time comes for her to leave..you need to set her free to explore her life, make her own choices and decisions. If you love something you set it free...if it loves you it will always come back. The relationship will grow stronger...you will see.
2007-01-26 17:56:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes i have been going through the same thing for over a year now, my daughter married and left home a little over a year ago and i miss her so much. My son left several years ago and married but i still had my daughter at home with me, we were always very close. My whole life evolved around my children and now i get bored a lot because i am disabled and limited on what things i can do. but i do miss them so much, and i cherish the times we do get to spend together. but you know thats a part of life that i'v learned is having to let your kids grow up and live their own lives. Hang in there, like I'm doing and be thankful for your kids and this is just a new stage of being a mother. Good Luck
2007-01-26 17:58:14 · answer #2 · answered by COUNTRY GIRL 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-03 02:40:29 · answer #3 · answered by cheathem 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry! It's going to be okay because you can always call her on her cell or you can stay in touch with her by postcards or letters. You two can visit often and you won't be as sad. Leaving home is a normal part of the age group in their twenties. It's okay. If you want her to be happy, then you can let her go. But stay in touch. She still loves you.
2007-01-26 20:10:16 · answer #4 · answered by Barney 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is very normal. Don't be hard on yourself. This may be a good time to start working on yourself. Maybe you should take a yoga class. This is good for working on inner strength as well as strengthening and lengthening muscles. Now is the time for you to start doing all those things you didn't have time for while you were raising your daughter and spending your time on her interests. Go and explore and get to know yourself again.
2007-01-26 17:55:15 · answer #5 · answered by kindness 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hey, worry is fine ... after all .. the birdie is going to fly the nest.
BUT ... now ... let me tell you (as a recent empty-nesting single retiree) .. I AM HAVING the TIME of MY LIFE ... the FREEDOM .. the ability to come home and be ALONE .. to enjoy MY HOME in PEACE and QUIET ... to know that I don't have to do everything and be everywhere ...
AH, the LUXURY of being able to SIT DOWN ...
All these things are making being an Empty-Nesting Single Retiree a LOT of FUN and PLEASURE!
2007-01-26 17:48:59 · answer #6 · answered by sglmom 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's normal for a mom to worry about children when they leave home. But you can't obsess about it, either. Remind yourself that you taught her good values and raised her to be a decent person, and turn your attention to things you want to do. You made it Mom! It's your time now!
2007-01-26 17:41:15 · answer #7 · answered by SLWrites 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Very normal.
2007-01-26 17:42:17 · answer #8 · answered by leave me alone 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
be thankful that she is leaving on good terms with you.....let her know you will always have a place for her to stay.....if you pull the guilt trip thing it will just drive her away....
2007-01-26 17:46:09 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋