Listen to Carrie read the story here: When my daughters were just a few months old, I called their other mom sobbing. Her concern turned to laughter when I managed to choke out, “They’re going to go to COLLLEGGGGE” She assured me that was a long way away.
I SO get this, Carrie. And I too, have always thought of the end game. Will they be close? Will they be happy and fulfilled people when it's time for me to go? Jade was independent out of the egg, and her leaving felt natural, if that makes sense. She never looked back. Tess and I were SO tight...and so, once a trauma happened in her life, she moved to the other side of the world to find herself. That was harder on me than on her, I believe- that abrupt move from dependency to independency was both physical and emotional. And now, years later....they are living their best and happiest lives, which quells my questions and fears. It's a journal for all of you.
Preparing My Children to Leave Me
I SO get this, Carrie. And I too, have always thought of the end game. Will they be close? Will they be happy and fulfilled people when it's time for me to go? Jade was independent out of the egg, and her leaving felt natural, if that makes sense. She never looked back. Tess and I were SO tight...and so, once a trauma happened in her life, she moved to the other side of the world to find herself. That was harder on me than on her, I believe- that abrupt move from dependency to independency was both physical and emotional. And now, years later....they are living their best and happiest lives, which quells my questions and fears. It's a journal for all of you.