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<blockquote data-quote="Hound dog" data-source="post: 84451" data-attributes="member: 84"><p>Stands</p><p></p><p>At 24 I'd been married for 5 yrs, had 2 kids (one who'd nearly died and had special needs), and was pregnant with my 3rd child. I was a stay at home mom who did the household budget, paid all the bills, ran the house, made all apoints, and learning to deal with a long term terminal illness. My family lived 3 states away.</p><p></p><p>When I'm tempted to rescue my grown kids, easy child or difficult child, this is what I force myself to think of. Where was I at their age? No, I don't expect them to be exactly like I was. Everyone is different. But it gives me a good guideline to go by. </p><p></p><p>For a lifetime you've been geared for nurturing, guidiance, and protection where your kids are concerned. It can be hard to just shut that off, even when you know in your head that it's what is best for your child. </p><p></p><p>Detaching is an ongoing process that takes TONS of practice. And I don't think any of us are perfect at it.</p><p></p><p>I'm sorry easy child was the victim. That's really awful.</p><p></p><p>(((hugs)))</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Hound dog, post: 84451, member: 84"] Stands At 24 I'd been married for 5 yrs, had 2 kids (one who'd nearly died and had special needs), and was pregnant with my 3rd child. I was a stay at home mom who did the household budget, paid all the bills, ran the house, made all apoints, and learning to deal with a long term terminal illness. My family lived 3 states away. When I'm tempted to rescue my grown kids, easy child or difficult child, this is what I force myself to think of. Where was I at their age? No, I don't expect them to be exactly like I was. Everyone is different. But it gives me a good guideline to go by. For a lifetime you've been geared for nurturing, guidiance, and protection where your kids are concerned. It can be hard to just shut that off, even when you know in your head that it's what is best for your child. Detaching is an ongoing process that takes TONS of practice. And I don't think any of us are perfect at it. I'm sorry easy child was the victim. That's really awful. (((hugs))) [/QUOTE]
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