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Adult children and worrying

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Slimswim Tue 28-Jul-26 18:02:26

Do we ever stop worrying about our children even when they are adults (middle aged)? Our eldest has always had us worrying over the years and now just as we thought everything was okay there’s worry again with the threat of being made redundant. I’m sure we’re not the only ones but sometimes it feels like we are.

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Slimswim Tue 28-Jul-26 21:24:25

Can’t imagine how that must feel SueDonim. My thoughts are with you.

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Slimswim Tue 28-Jul-26 21:26:30

ronib

Some life experiences are so much more heartbreaking than others. It’s worth remembering that some redundancies can lead to much better career outcomes than was previously possible. No gain without pain.

I hope so but I haven’t mentioned how many things he’s had to cope with over the years.

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crazyH Tue 28-Jul-26 21:29:24

Suedonim - thinking of you all x

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sodapop Tue 28-Jul-26 21:30:01

My thoughts are with you too SueDomin there are no words.

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petra Tue 28-Jul-26 21:37:30

I’ve been angry, sad, frustrated, puzzled at some of their decisions, antics but never worried.
They know I’m here for any eventuality.

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SueDonim Tue 28-Jul-26 21:38:42

Thank you, all. Most of the time I manage to keep it in a box with the lid firmly closed but certain topics bring it to the fore for a while.

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Shinamae Tue 28-Jul-26 21:39:23

SueDonim

Thank you, all. Most of the time I manage to keep it in a box with the lid firmly closed but certain topics bring it to the fore for a while.

💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐

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Shinamae Tue 28-Jul-26 21:41:31

I know worry like jealousy is a completely useless emotion, but we are human and that’s part of being human
I will worry about my tribe until I’m in my box. I know I will….

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MartavTaurus Tue 28-Jul-26 21:48:46

I don't know how one copes as a parent in the worst of times, but cope we just have to.
💐 SueDonim.

The worrying never goes away. It's because we care so much.

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kittylester Tue 28-Jul-26 22:22:41

suedomin that is so sad.

Our eldest had a life changing stroke when he was 35. He copes brilliantly but we are always here for him (and his siblings obviously) but I worry about what happens when we are no longer around.

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