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- I’m over-involved in my daughter’s life and often check in with her college professors. She wants space, but I can’t let go. (businessinsider.com)
A local mother admits she’s having a hard time letting her daughter adjust to college life. Used to being a hands-on parent, especially with her daughter, she’s struggling to adapt to her daughter’s newfound independence.
With her husband frequently away for work, she formed a close bond with her children. Now, with her sons grown and out of the house, her daughter recently started college, leaving her feeling the need to stay involved.
She admits to regularly contacting her daughter’s professors to check on her attendance and academic performance, even monitoring her laundry situation. She justifies her actions by saying she knows her daughter’s passwords and credit card number, highlighting her deep involvement in her daughter’s life.
However, her daughter has expressed a need for space, causing strain in their relationship. The mother acknowledges her daughter’s desire for independence but struggles to let go. She confesses to fearing losing her daughter and having less control over her life.
Now, she’s working to find a balance. Through conversations with her daughter, she’s trying to understand her boundaries and respect her need for autonomy. She admits it’s a slow process, but she’s determined to stop micromanaging her daughter’s life and allow her to flourish on her own.