Adult DC - a looking back, positive thread

[MarsTwirl]

I'm not saying 100% of the time I feel lucky or at all fortunate to be a lone parent or have been through the circumstances I did which led to me becoming a lone parent, but recently there have been a few lovely moments which I can't imagine 15 years ago I would have thought would be possible.

DC are 22 and 25

In the last few years I have saved more (as DC moved out to uni etc) and started to go on far away holidays with DD. We have explored the world just mother and daughter and it has been beautiful. We have an extremely close relationship (didn't always) and I feel so lucky she is willing to do so much with me.
DS (not usually soppy) thanked me on his graduation for supporting him and being his number 1 champion and the one he owes his success to. I thought back and thought wow I have produced these two rounded, successful (they have their ridiculous moments too I promise!) individuals against a lot of odds.

So if you are the me 15 years ago, trying to find my feet after DH left finally but suddenly, I promise you that you will come out of it all ok and imagine your 25 year old proudly telling you how much you have done for them and how much admiration they have for your strength.

That's lovely . I often hope it pans out for the best.

Nothing like growing up, moving out and flying to actually realise how great your parents were.

I remember having the stark realisation at 21 that adults don't have a clue what they are doing, and that my mum was doing the best she could. I was overwhelmed with gratefulness and still am!

I'm really happy for you. Thanks for sharing such a heart warming story.

Thank you, that is s lovely post. I'm in the throes of wondering what on earth the future holds in that regard and it's good to hear it doesn't have to be terrible.

Well done on your lovely kids OP.