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My parents died when I was still an adolescent in her 40s. They lived to see me married (and divorced) and a mother, but died before I truly grew up. In some ways this simply wouldn't have been possible with them still around. It grieves me, and to say it's been tough would be an understatement. So much of my "adulthood" (those years) was wrapped around their care. I remained a dutiful daughter right up until the moment I became the matriarch. It was a huge adjustment. Being an older mom, I always had a sense about getting my children independent way before I was. I was already committed to the idea of them truly living their own lives in college and beyond. But, now, with the losses and how much my life was turned upside down by them, I am completely dedicated to this idea of independence. I want my children to have me around when taking risks and launching out on their own. I will happily watch from the sidelines. I will not tie them to me the way my parents did.

Whoa. How's that for a smack on honesty in the middle of the day?! We never had any extended family. Being as alone as I am now (with two young babies) has been the hardest thing I've ever done. I wouldn't wish it on anyone.
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