Originally Posted by Jill
Originally Posted by Rose L
Leann, My DD2 is leaving for college on the 11th of June. She will be living with her father. I'm not sure how that will go but for now that is the plan. I'll be on my own then after 29 years of parenting. It's kind of scary, don't know what I'll do with myself. It's a good thing I am focusing on my weight or living alone could easily do me in.
I went through that 14 years ago when my sons left for college. (They are twins and went to the same college.) Both of them came home from the hospital at the same time and it seemed like I snapped my fingers and they were going out the door to college. Someone once told me that we prepare our children to leave but we don't prepare ourselves for them to leave. It was very true for me, and although I was busy with working full-time, going to graduate school, and a social life, I still had a difficult time. It took me awhile, but I finally adjusted and we still have a very good relationship.
Jill,
Thank you for sharing your story with me. I do feel a little better knowing that I will adjust to this in time. I have thought about it for over a year now trying to prepare myself but I'm not sure that I am there yet. My DD2 is also feeling unsure and I wish I could hold her hand for just a little longer. I know she will do fine though so I keep encouraging her.