I have one DD, She turned 18 in April, has just finished her A-Levels, is likely to move to London in September for university (we live in Cumbria so the literal other end of the country). Tomorrow is her prom, the on Sunday, she, her boyfriend and two friends leave to travel around Europe for 6 weeks, be back the Monday before she gets her A-Level results and all being well, move to London soon after.
I am not coping. she is my only child and was a massive surprise, my DH and I were told we couldn't have children then when we were 38 and 40 got pregnant with her, she is incredible and truly our best friend. I'm so proud of the incredible young lady she is becoming but I'm also struggling with her growing up massively.
The fear of her travelling and moving away is all consuming, I can't sleep for worrying that she will get hurt, or fall ill, or something awful will happen while she is away and I won't be there to help or look after her. DH keeps telling me I'm being crazy and she will be fine but it seems like every time I turn the news on something awful has happened.
AIBU to be so worried?
Mums of grown up children. how did you handle? Am I going crazy?