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[quote=Anonymous]You have not answered, OP, if your dd has friends? If so, can she invite one over?

If not, then you should go to the wedding or the reception. Choose one so she is not alone for a large amount of time.

I think it’s perfectly fine to leave her but it sounds like you think she would be afraid so that is why I am suggesting just choose one of the events to cut down on time away.

I do hope you get through this so do not end up like an acquaintance who will not go out of town to leave their 23 and 26 yr olds who still live at home.

Obviously, other issues at play but certainly small things like your scenario that fed the “ nature” part of their identity. Perhaps if the nurture had been even slightly…. “Going to giant and target…do your home work as back in an hour. Going on a date night, pta mtg ..pizza ordered.” Or, any type of required uncomfortable independence it may have been slightly better?

Don’t know but have heard of similar situations. I’d say keep the big picture in mind when making decisions. You want to help her develop independence and confidence, as well as grit to handle the challenges of life.[/quote]

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