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Evolve Dammit

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5. Thanks Irish Dem. Just hope I'm around to be there.

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Tue Aug 20, 2024, 03:07 PM

Aug 2024

Family genetics would suggest otherwise.

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Wanted: Therapists from DU. Daughter heading off to school. [View all] Evolve Dammit Aug 2024 OP

Sounds like she is already well-grounded, so blm Aug 2024 #1

Thanks blm Evolve Dammit Aug 2024 #10

You'll learn a new way to love her. nolabear Aug 2024 #2

Thanks for that nolabear. We did take a great trip Evolve Dammit Aug 2024 #7

Your feelings are normal. Irish_Dem Aug 2024 #3

Thanks Irish Dem. Just hope I'm around to be there. Evolve Dammit Aug 2024 #5

Healthcare has improved greatly these days. Irish_Dem Aug 2024 #11

Thanks 🙏 Evolve Dammit Aug 2024 #23

Been There PikaBlue Aug 2024 #4

Thank you so much. Tearing up reading that. Evolve Dammit Aug 2024 #9

Far, far, far too fast.... GeoWilliam750 Aug 2024 #40

She'll be ok. Just hand her off to the universe and trust that she's headed off GPV Aug 2024 #6

OMG four year? I always wanted to go there too. Evolve Dammit Aug 2024 #13

Driving my baby girl off to college tomorrow, too Prairie Gates Aug 2024 #8

🫶🏽 blm Aug 2024 #14

Hang tuff and bring lots of Kleenex. I'm bringing Evolve Dammit Aug 2024 #15

... SheltieLover Aug 2024 #26

Your going to be just fine and Tree Lady Aug 2024 #12

Thank you so much! That is so huge to have relatives Evolve Dammit Aug 2024 #18

I went through that with both my daughters. DFW Aug 2024 #16

What a great story. And I agree with the last paragraph especially. Hence my Evolve Dammit Aug 2024 #19

I would have to concur DFW Aug 2024 #24

I realized it was none of my business central scrutinizer Aug 2024 #17

Fantastic! You could write a bestseller using the Evolve Dammit Aug 2024 #20

"Mind your own damn business " central scrutinizer Aug 2024 #25

Hopefully, she focuses on her studies and not on boyfriends. The latter can wait. PeaceWave Aug 2024 #21

Here's hoping. She's quiet so hard to say... Evolve Dammit Aug 2024 #22

It's better if she dates a student because they have to study too. kerry-is-my-prez Aug 2024 #52

You will have an opportunity to redefine your relationship with her as adults! SheltieLover Aug 2024 #27

Thank you! Evolve Dammit Aug 2024 #30

You're welcome SheltieLover Aug 2024 #33

Ha! Yeah it kinda feels like that! Thanks Evolve Dammit Aug 2024 #43

You are welcome. SheltieLover Aug 2024 #50

excitingest part is you are starting your own life over nt msongs Aug 2024 #28

Aw! Hang in there, you will be fine. redwitch Aug 2024 #29

Thanks so much! Evolve Dammit Aug 2024 #32

My boys keep up with me Bettie Aug 2024 #31

Thanks so much Bettie. Means a lot and the Evolve Dammit Aug 2024 #34

It Will Be Fine ProfessorGAC Aug 2024 #35

Thanks Prof! Evolve Dammit Aug 2024 #45

I sobbed after we dropped our oldest off mcar Aug 2024 #36

You'll always be a parent. hunter Aug 2024 #37

An old adage: LastDemocratInSC Aug 2024 #38

I like it. May you have fair winds and following seas. Evolve Dammit Aug 2024 #46

My oldest just graduated from college - TBF Aug 2024 #39

Have a rescue dog (pandemic rescue) and a 17 year old. Thanks for the support! Evolve Dammit Aug 2024 #47

I second what everyone above has said. I'll add this: trust yourself to live up to your name. Right? ancianita Aug 2024 #41

Well said. I have seen that, but did not know the author. Spot on Evolve Dammit Aug 2024 #49

Three daughters BeneteauBum Aug 2024 #42

Thanks and congrats! Evolve Dammit Aug 2024 #48

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Been there. Sky Jewels Aug 2024 #51

Or as Guy Clark would sing in "Doctor, Good Doctor" rubbersole Aug 2024 #53