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VGoerz's avatar

This really resonates. My kids are both in their early 20’s and living on the other side of the country for school, while it gets easier that little worry is always present. It truly feels like two of my own limbs are out in the world without me…and yet there’s also such excitement and pride when they’re doing it! All the hard things! I love a random FaceTime or call with an update on their life or relationship or someone who was annoying, and the texting silly or random things is a joy as well. I honestly think the hardest part for me is also figuring out who I am and what I need now that I’m not needed in such an all encompassing way? It’s really a trip this whole mothering thing. ♥️

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Connie's avatar

My son is 34, and every time he flies somewhere that I know about (he lives on the other side of the country from me), I make him give me his flight information so that I can track him like an Amazon Prime delivery. He's about to get on a plane right now, and I'll be checking Flight Aware the rest of the day.

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