Diana,, I so know how this goes. Those LONG times of continuous emotional upheaval are exhausting in every way. Having tenuous relationships with your kids, even when they're adults, is always an Oh Good Gravy. What is it going to be this time? Nice conversation, or not-so-nice? Stomach in knots with each ring of the telephone. We parents need to hug each other and repeat the mantra: This, too, shall pass. -- Ladies of Lallybroch Social Board

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Date Posted: Wed, April 19 2023, 21:35:39
Author: Betsy BFS
Subject: Diana,, I so know how this goes. Those LONG times of continuous emotional upheaval are exhausting in every way. Having tenuous relationships with your kids, even when they're adults, is always an Oh Good Gravy. What is it going to be this time? Nice conversation, or not-so-nice? Stomach in knots with each ring of the telephone. We parents need to hug each other and repeat the mantra: This, too, shall pass.
In reply to: DianaH 's message, "Oh Betsy, I remember my DS at 13! For a whole summer, neither of us could look or speak to the other without a major argument ensuing. It was horrible, and much out of character for me. It took a LONG time for me to decide which battles were worth fighting - plenty of them! - and it got slightly better. It was an ugly year, though. It was never dramatic with DD; she's always been pretty even keeled, except for when she was a clingy Mama's girl. DS has run hot and cold since he was an infant. Thank goodness we all survived it." on Wed, April 19 2023, 13:56:12

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[> [> [> Betsy, no grandchildren yet. Fortunately, we can MOSTLY look back on those years and laugh. Our kids are now 32 & 28, college grads, in their own homes, working jobs they love, and being responsible citizens. We LOVE spending time with them, especially when they STILL bring friends over for a party. Some days I wonder how we survived it, but the house is a LOT quieter most of the time. Thank goodness for the Hooligan kittens to keep DH and I entertained. -- DianaH, Fri, April 21 2023, 12:53:06

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