My teenage daughter and I used to be close but this past year she's been pulling away in ways that feel normal for her age but devastating for me. My husband says I need to give her space but I'm terrified that if I step back now we'll lose each other permanently.
More people experience this than they realize.
A parent is caught between honoring their child's developmental needs and their own need for continued closeness.
“Where Are You with Anticipatory grief for civilization?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.