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[quote=Anonymous]Can any nannies help me with their own stories...

I have been a nanny for many years. I have always put up a wall, and not allowed myself to really truly love a charge. But three years ago I met my 6 month old NK. For the first year I was successful in keeping my wall up. But eventually she broke it down.

I was her 24hr nanny 5.5 days a week. I was basically her proxy parent, as her real parents were very hands off. I made all decisions for her care, took her to all her doctors appointments, first days at school, and attended parent teacher meetings at her pre-school.

For the first time, I missed my charge seriously on my days off or on vacations.

I need to leave this job. It pays poorly. I miss having my own life. I have started to butt heads with my bosses and their parents. An they stopped showing their appreciation for almost singlehandedly raising their daughter.  I am miserable. And it just is time to move on.

This child is just as attached to me as I am to her. I am already grieving from leaving. How do you just let go and move on. I can't imagine recovering from this. I'm sure her parents will be shocked and cut-me off from her when I give my notice.

Any advice?[/quote]

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