My son only has until May and he will be off too college. He will be 17 when he goes. Im having such a horrible time- crying every single time i think of it. Im so proud of him and I know I need to let him go byt how do others deal with it? Im going to b so lost withiut him- its killing me
2007-09-13 08:00:52 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
When my daughter left for bootcamp, it was bitter-sweet. I knew it was the best thing for her, but I was selfish and wanted to see her every day!!
It's hard hard hard!!
You just have to remember that it's for the best.
My daughter appreciates me SO much more now...we are closer than ever. Hopefully you will find a whole new...different, but better...relationship with your growing up son!
Good Luck!
2007-09-13 08:07:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You were a person with a life before your child and you will be after this. I hate to tell you this but its going to actually be years before he doesn't need you any more, so put away your hankie.
Be proud of a job well done, a child who is on the path to college is entering a world of opportunity that not everyone has or cares about. You worked hard, he worked hard, congrats to both of you.
This is no different than when he learned to walk, ride a bike and to drive a car. Teach him well and then back off. Your job is to give him the tools to function on his own and then push him in that direction. Its very hard, but you can do it. You are a mother and a mother's strength is unbreakable.
2007-09-13 15:16:49 · answer #2 · answered by tjnstlouismo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I just went to college and my mom was crying all of the time. She kept saying she was proud of me but that she was going to miss me. So I told her that she can text or call me anytime. She texts me everyday at least three to four times and calls me at night to say goodnight. It makes her feel better and I know that she's dealing with it a lot better than she used to.
2007-09-13 15:05:05 · answer #3 · answered by skrdude8389 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Letting go is hard. It is just like the first day of kindergarten. On the other hand, think about the time you will have to do things that you haven't for 18 years! Think about it as a time for you, a time to explore things about yourself, travel etc..,
2007-09-13 15:54:41 · answer #4 · answered by wondermom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well let's see, I just took my daughter to college in August, we cried for most of the 4 hour drive.........it's been a month now and we get to go see her this weekend, and we'll probably cry when we see each other and cry when I come home.....but she is having a ball, making new friends, learning how to be dependent on herself and doing great with her school work; and I have kept busy with friends, work and working on my house.....we talk on the phone almost every day :)
2007-09-13 15:09:23 · answer #5 · answered by abc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
meet up with friends, find some hobbies to entertain/fulfill you, and call your son once a day until you feel better. and do things you couldn't have done with a kid you had to take care of 24-7
2007-09-13 15:05:51 · answer #6 · answered by cakes 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I will feel accomplished at the same time sad. Cause she/he is all grown up cause of my upraising. Raising kids is a full time job and its one of the most rewarding jobs.
2007-09-13 15:04:34 · answer #7 · answered by jos3ph_nh 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YOU HAVE DONE WELL RAISING HIM.. LET HIM FLY SOLO.. HE WILL BE FINE...THIS WILL BE HARD FOR YOU AND GOOD FOR YOU. BECAUSE YOU WILL NOW HAVE A DIFFERENT FREEDOM. LIFE IS ABOUT CHANGE.. IT IS NOT LIKE YOU WON'T BE IN TOUCH.TAKE IT ONE DAY AT A TIME. GOOD LUCK.
2007-09-13 15:06:24 · answer #8 · answered by hollie s 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
happy! good ridden, you're not my problem anymore. don't call me, i'll call you.
2007-09-13 15:04:22 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
yesssssssssssssssssss!!!!!!!!!!!!
2007-09-13 15:03:16 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋