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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I just entered my 30s and my parents were wonderful during that time. They were my cheerleaders, my safety net, and a little night light (a small, warm, reminder that even when things were dark it was ok).

As my cheerleaders, I enjoyed sharing all my first successes with them because they were so integral to it. My graduation, my first job offer, my first apt, my first promotion, my first grad school admission -- they were my first text. I so enjoyed sharing it with them because nothing was possible without them. It was every bit their success as it was mine.

As my night light, they provided me comfort when I moved to a different country for my career. My mom and dad would send me simple texts every few days saying "Hi. We miss you. Have a great day". I knew they were there and I could come home when needed.

As my safety net, they helped give me sound advice when asked and helped me make some braver decisions than I would have without them. For example, I paused my well-paying job to get a masters degree. It was a risk that thankfully paid off but I wouldn't have been able to do that without them.

I'm a very self sufficient person and my parents and I are not overly close or affectionate, but I have loved our evolving relationship as they move into new roles. My favorite one thus far for them is grandparent and babysitter ;) [/quote]

This is awesome!!! [/quote]

+1 -- As the parent of two twenty-somethings and aunt of three more, I really appreciate your generosity in sharing this perspective.  It's a great  roadmap for where we probably all would love to go in our relationships with young adult children.  [/quote]

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