You thought you had severed the ties, but here you are, still holding on tightly. Your son is nearing 20, and while you believed you had allowed him to spread his wings when he moved in with his father during his senior year, the pain was unbearable. You thought that was the moment of letting go.
But now, as you drop him off at his college dorm, you realize it’s time for the final release. This is it! Your heart aches as memories flood back—those tiny hands clutching yours as you crossed the street. Yet, amidst the tears, you find yourself still clinging.
He’s telling you he wants to leave college and chase his dreams in Chicago, driven by an unquenchable passion for acting and theater. He wants to work, save money, and dive headfirst into his aspirations.
“Mom, this is it,” he insists.
All those previous moments when you thought you were ready to let him go, you were still hovering. Now, you see those metaphorical tires burning rubber as he speeds towards his future. You know it’s time to loosen your grip, but fear keeps you holding on—fear that someone might take advantage of his kind spirit, fear that the weight of rejection will crush him, and fear that the fire in his belly might dim.
“Where’s your optimism?” he would challenge you.
“Why so gloomy, Mom?” he would tease in a playful accent, making you laugh through the tears. Then he’d gently remind you, “I need chips and laundry detergent.”
So, where is your faith? Where is your belief in him? He has the potential not just to succeed, but to excel. The world isn’t as daunting as it seems; there is light amidst the shadows.
Let him shine. Let him go.
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In summary, letting go is hard, but it’s essential for our children to thrive. Embrace the journey, and trust in their ability to navigate the world.