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A thought about detaching....
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<blockquote data-quote="everywoman" data-source="post: 325901" data-attributes="member: 1436"><p>My take on detaching is a little different. To me detachment doesn't mean I don't feel the same emotions--I still get angry, sad, frustrated with my difficult child. The difference is I am detached enough to understand the his choices are beyond my control. And trying to micromanage his choices is not something I am willing to do now that he is an adult. It means I allow him to face his consequences without running to his rescue when he messes up. I still cry, yell, scream, beat my fists against the air. I still care. I just don't "own" his choices. They are about him.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="everywoman, post: 325901, member: 1436"] My take on detaching is a little different. To me detachment doesn't mean I don't feel the same emotions--I still get angry, sad, frustrated with my difficult child. The difference is I am detached enough to understand the his choices are beyond my control. And trying to micromanage his choices is not something I am willing to do now that he is an adult. It means I allow him to face his consequences without running to his rescue when he messes up. I still cry, yell, scream, beat my fists against the air. I still care. I just don't "own" his choices. They are about him. [/QUOTE]
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