I find myself reflecting on the journey of motherhood, and I want to share my thoughts with you. It feels like just yesterday I was navigating the stages of my daughter’s life, from the toddler phase when she repeatedly cut her own hair, despite my best efforts to hide scissors, to the tween years when she insisted on wearing shorts even in the harshest winters. And now, here we are in the young adult phase, where I am left grappling with mixed emotions.
I want to take a moment to apologize. Right here, right now—I’m genuinely sorry. Sorry for all the moments I acted like I had it all figured out, the times I spoke to you in that sing-song voice that must have driven you crazy. I remember telling you and Dad that I had everything under control, even when I was still borrowing the car you provided.
Leaving my daughter at college was a moment filled with tears. She turned away and didn’t look back, and while I understood that this was the natural progression of life, it still hurt. Now, she seems perpetually busy, making it challenging to connect. I understand she’s exploring her independence, but sometimes it feels like I’m trying to reach out to a ghost. I mean, how is it possible that she didn’t see my calls or texts while she was posting on social media?
I can feel the weight of my own youthful arrogance. I remember wanting to spread my wings, just like her. I remember driving away in that car that you generously gifted me. Was every college student like this? Or has she inherited my stubbornness?
In these moments of reflection, I realize we’re all just trying to figure it out. My daughter is still very much a work in progress, and I have to accept that I’m not quite done parenting her, even if she thinks I should be. We are all in a strange limbo, navigating this new relationship with care.
I know we share a common goal: to get through this phase with our love intact, even if it means some days are more challenging than others. Today, I think I’ll let a few texts from my daughter slide and focus on reaching out to you instead.
Love,
Your Daughter
P.S. I truly appreciated that car you got me and the one that followed.
Further Reading
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In summary, the journey of parenting an adult child is filled with a mix of nostalgia, frustration, and love. It’s a delicate balance of allowing them to find their way while still being their support system.