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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think this is a great example of the term bittersweet.

I have an only too, and it has been amazing to see her grow, but I so miss those younger years — babyhood to early elementary especially!

She’s 22 now, and I still feel so nostalgic, particularly around her birthday, Xmas, etc.[/quote]

Just wanted to add that this is not really a coping strategy, but I do take some time to look at old photos and videos around her birthday by myself. I allow myself to feel all the feelings — happiness for those precious times, longing and sadness for what is past, wonder at what is in store. Then I continue living my current life.

The book Tuck Everlasting is a wonderful, timeless children’s novel — I reread it recently. Perhaps you and/or your daughter would enjoy it.[/quote]

I've read Tuck Everlasting before, but DD hasn't so I'll start reading it to her at bedtime.  I've realized that I don't really take time to actually feel feelings related to things like this but that is super helpful advice, Thank you.[/quote]

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