sorry, think my written words came out sounding harsher than they were meant to.

what I meant to convey is that there are always 2 sides to a story. sometimes more.

Your Mom just wants what she see's as good for you because she loves you. It's hard as a parent that the child you have and made sure he was always okay and taught him to walk and talk and eat. was there when he was sick.......worried when he was out..........it's hard to let that go. To let your child make their own decisions.

This is where a parent has to trust themselves that they did all they can to give their child the tools they need to make it in the world on their own.

This part is also the hardest part. You have to trust your child and yourself that you did the best you can and cut the cord. :D which is not easy to do because you just spent ??? years making sure they were alright.

and the worry over your child never ever goes away. at least for me..........

So you both have to be strong when it's your time to be you. Most times the Child has to be the stronger of the two because the Mom just can not let go and trust herself that she did a great job raising her son.

And from what I read your Mom did do a great job. :D

But parents from the beginning of time have always wanted better for their children then what they have.........

They tend to forget, from age and worry and just being plain tired........what it was like when it was their turn to go out and be themselves or they do and don't want you to make the same mistakes they did.......

problem with that is you have to make your own mistakes so you learn and grown and become more you with your own stories and experiences to hand down to your children.....

and sorry I wrote a book on things I'm sure you know already.

and I really do love your posts. You are always positive and sharing in your journey and it's great to read and see!!