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[quote=Anonymous]This is OP. Thank you. I do try to let stuff go. For instance, my 22 year old's girlfriend is lovely but has some issues -- I worry about how things will go for them if they stay together. WHen this happens I try to recall how many issues I had (and still have) when DH and I got together, yet my MIL was wonderful towards us and never let on (though I'm sure she had misgivings). When I worry about my 19 year old and alcohol use I remember some of the stupid stuff I did at that age, and how I grew out of it and learned moderation. I do still worry about him being safe, but I try to trust that he's a smart kid with basically good values and priorities. When I worry about my DD (16) who struggles with school academics I tell myself she's got a long life ahead and who know when she'll blossom and what she'll become. That helps a little.

It sounds like you have a healthy balanced attitude about your kids. I'm working on it. I think outwardly my kids can't usually tell that I worry. I don't want to burden them with that. I just need to stop burdening myself so much.[/quote]

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