A New Chapter

"There will come a time when you believe everything is finished. Yet that will be the beginning." Louis L'Amour

Many women my age are struggling with the empty nest. It is a big adjustment. If you have done well, you sort of work your way out of a job. I know some women whose children are in their 20's or even older, but they still are trying to raise them. Nagging them, telling them what to do, questioning their choices. We really need to let go of that, girls. That part of your role as a mother is over, and if you didn't do a good job, I hate to be the one to tell you, but it's too late. It is finished.

But a new chapter has begun, and it is the best one yet! Here is this young adult person. He (or she) has his own life. His own thoughts and insights. His own opinions. He doesn't do things the same way you did, and that is a good thing. He has a mind of his own. He doesn't need you the way he used to, but you are far from obsolete. No matter how old we are, we always need our moms. In this brand new chapter, if you are very lucky, you can be his mom and his friend. It doesn't get any better than that.

Susan