Am I being ridiculous

[Kampfire]

31yr old daughter flying alone this weekend to a city at the other end of the country, going to a concert by herself and staying in a hotel. Part of me admires her confidence but mostly I still see her as a 2yr old, walking the dark and dangerous streets. 😳 Of course I've told her that I hope she has a fabulous time, she lives independently and is also a mother herself now so what on earth is wrong with me. Do we ever stop worrying 😁

No, @Kampfire we don't!
But good for you, telling her to have a fabulous time. :-)

Probably people on here will tell you to get over it and she’s an adult but no you won’t stop worrying. I’m married with a child and left home about 20 years ago and my mum still worries. Although my dd is only young I now can understand why. Your dd will be fine and have a lovely time but until she is home I’m sure you will not be 100% happy!

I recognise that there are many people like you, but no, I wouldn’t be worrying at all in that scenario.

She will be fine. I moved to Australia from uk when I was 29 for several years. I’m sure she’ll manage. It’s touching though that you still worry

My mum has recently passed away. She lived about an hour from me. It was nothing of a journey - my daily commute is further - but she often used to say that she was worried sick about me driving home ‘all that way’ by myself and wouldn’t it be better if I stay the night and head back in the morning. This was every time, even if I’d been over for the morning and was leaving after lunch!

It used to make me roll my eyes but I really miss having her to worry about me now.