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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP, I know it’s hard. Here’s what I try to remember: It was my job to get DC to this pivotal stage of life. I’ve done that job well, with a combination of love, hard work, and a bit of luck. How fortunate am I to even be here to help DC in the transition to college? Several people I’ve known over the years did not have that gift - including assorted friends and my own father.

I’m no longer religious, but recall the Biblical admonition to rejoice in every day. That’s what I try to do, because every day - with its ups and downs - is precious.

Wishing you well in the coming weeks.[/quote]

All of this. And remember OP, there is but one alternative: Your DC NOT going to college, or off to do something independent. Is that really what you want? A path that may lead to a 25 year old living in your basement, playing video games all day?!

The alternative is not going back in time and keeping them young and under your care.[/quote]

+1. OP is mourning an end, when it may not be. It wasn’t for my child. My child became severely depressed first year, eventually leading to need to drop out, come back home, get into serious therapy, and eventually go back to college. It was a years long process, and one I couldn’t have imagined.

You don’t know where life will take you. All you can do is enjoy the moment you’re in. Don’t lose that moment lost in thoughts about what might not even happen.[/quote]

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