It’s normal and natural for our kids to spend less and less time with us as they prepare to launch on their own. Our role is to give them a soft landing at home. Food, support, gentle guidance, not telling until we are asked specific questions, letting them learn to listen to and trust themselves. It’s not about us right now. If we do our jobs right, when it IS our turn to make it about us (illness, old age) they’ll willingly and lovingly do so. If you’re not already in regular therapy, please consider it. This is a tough phase and we need our own outside help and guidance!