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Freedom -- Just got back from the airport!
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<blockquote data-quote="Fran" data-source="post: 409506" data-attributes="member: 3"><p>Esther, I have been MIA lately but I saw this post. </p><p>First, I am so glad for you. I remember rather vividly the feel of the weight off my shoulders when difficult child was away for a summer. I was as giddy as teenager. </p><p>husband and I used that time to do things we enjoyed and traveled a bit more than usual just to appreciate the freedom and the lightness of spirit. </p><p>It does change the dynamics of the house and I thought it required a little adjustments. </p><p></p><p>You are right between cell phones, skype and e mail, I talk to my difficult child almost every day. I didn't relinquish loving him or even some parenting but really don't miss the day to day dealings with difficult child. I actually have a better relationship since I don't have to feel frustrated that he is making a mess or doesn't clean up behind himself or is intrusive. </p><p></p><p>I hope you enjoy this time and appreciate the peace. I am grateful every day for the peace I feel when not parenting difficult child in our home. </p><p>Life is short and I want it to be a good one and not one full of confrontation, drama and general upheaval that difficult child's seem to bring like a cloud. </p><p></p><p>Enjoy your peace.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Fran, post: 409506, member: 3"] Esther, I have been MIA lately but I saw this post. First, I am so glad for you. I remember rather vividly the feel of the weight off my shoulders when difficult child was away for a summer. I was as giddy as teenager. husband and I used that time to do things we enjoyed and traveled a bit more than usual just to appreciate the freedom and the lightness of spirit. It does change the dynamics of the house and I thought it required a little adjustments. You are right between cell phones, skype and e mail, I talk to my difficult child almost every day. I didn't relinquish loving him or even some parenting but really don't miss the day to day dealings with difficult child. I actually have a better relationship since I don't have to feel frustrated that he is making a mess or doesn't clean up behind himself or is intrusive. I hope you enjoy this time and appreciate the peace. I am grateful every day for the peace I feel when not parenting difficult child in our home. Life is short and I want it to be a good one and not one full of confrontation, drama and general upheaval that difficult child's seem to bring like a cloud. Enjoy your peace. [/QUOTE]
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