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I would also love an invite.  My oldest 4 are boys, ages 22, 19, almost 18, and 16.  I felt like I had a great support group for me back in VA, but when we moved a year ago, it's been harder to find people to open up to about my older kids, since I just don't know people here as well. This group is obviously a popular idea!  

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43 minutes ago, AFwife Claire said:

I would also love an invite.  My oldest 4 are boys, ages 22, 19, almost 18, and 16.  I felt like I had a great support group for me back in VA, but when we moved a year ago, it's been harder to find people to open up to about my older kids, since I just don't know people here as well. This group is obviously a popular idea!  

 

34 minutes ago, beckyjo said:

May I have an invite? My oldest is 17, turning 18 over the winter, and I'm seeing lots of changes in our relationship this school year. 

 

24 minutes ago, Carrie12345 said:

I’d love an invite! 

 

24 minutes ago, Jaz said:

I'd like an invite too!

 

4 minutes ago, StellaM said:

When you get a moment, I'd like an invite too. 

My two eldest are 22 and 20.

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6 hours ago, fairfarmhand said:

It can be very scary. The hardest thing about parenting is that you don't know whether you've done a good job until it's too late to do anything about it!

I think women often struggle with how complicated parenting can be. It's not as simple as : do a, b, and c and x, y, and z will occur. 

 

I admit that I was of the basic belief that once they could make their own sandwich, wipe their own bottom, and brush their own teeth, I was going to be good to go.  I don't remember being all that difficult after that!  so of course I have a zillion little kids, the oldest of whom are just entering the teen years, and I am starting to realize that 4 teenagers might be harder than 4 toddlers.

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30 minutes ago, JayneJ said:

Would love an invite. 2 of mine are graduated but still at home and we are navigating young adulthood!  🙂 

 

1 hour ago, Familia said:

All young adults here. May I please be invited?  Thank you!

 

1 hour ago, peacelovehomeschooling said:

Could I have an invite please.  Mine are 15 and and adult.

 

1 hour ago, sassenach said:

Invite please 🙂

25, 22, 19, 17, 15

 

1 hour ago, Noreen Claire said:

Could I get an invite, please? I have an alleged adult living in my basement. 😒

 

2 hours ago, J-rap said:

Sure, I have five young adult children now!

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Could this long time lurker also have an invite?  My children are 18 and 16, and I would love to commiserate with all of you.  Parenting older children/young adults has given me more anxiety and sleepless nights than my toddlers did!  It has been quite an unexpected turn that I don't see discussed very often.

Thank you for starting this!

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2 hours ago, Frances said:

I’d like an invite, please. One young adult.

 

2 hours ago, Zoo Keeper said:

(waves hand frantically....)

Me too, please?  17 year old and 15 year old. 

 

 

 

43 minutes ago, Ducksmom said:

Invite, please! 22, 17, 17 and two littler kids.  

 

37 minutes ago, Big Buckin' Longhorn said:

May I have an invite? My kids are adults, I’m not sure how “young” we’re talking. 26 and 29. The oldest will be 30 (OMG!) next month. 

 

 

11 minutes ago, jjae3578 said:

Could this long time lurker also have an invite?  My children are 18 and 16, and I would love to commiserate with all of you.  Parenting older children/young adults has given me more anxiety and sleepless nights than my toddlers did!  It has been quite an unexpected turn that I don't see discussed very often.

Thank you for starting this!

Invitation sent.

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8 hours ago, BeachGal said:

I’d like to join, too. Mine are 22 to 36.

 

8 hours ago, Sugarfoot said:

I'd love to join. I have 2 young adults. I tend to be really protective of their privacy in public spaces. I just sent a request through the group.

Thank you! What a great idea!

 

22 minutes ago, Jann in TX said:

Me too please! 

All 3 girls 17-29  and parenting is HARDER than ever!

 

 

10 minutes ago, FuzzyCatz said:

Sign me up.  My oldest is going to be 19 next month.

 

5 minutes ago, Splash1 said:

I'd like an invite please.  Mine are now, 24, 22, 20, 18, and 13

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8 hours ago, freesia said:

I'd like an invite-mine are almost 19, 16, 14, 10.

 

7 hours ago, vmsurbat1 said:

i'd love to join.  5 kids, 24-32 (Yikes!). 

 

 

7 hours ago, CindyH in NC said:

I'm with some of the earlier posters - in that I am not comfortable with sharing IRL now that they are adults.  I can't believe that the baby is 18 and away at college. 

2 girls - ages 21 and 18.

I'd love an invite. 

 

6 hours ago, Quill said:

I would like an invitation, please. 

 

6 hours ago, FuzzyCatz said:

Ok, how do we find this group?  I'm not seeing it?  

 

5 hours ago, Homeschool Mom in AZ said:

Me too.  I have a 23 year old with bipolar ll.

 

5 hours ago, Matryoshka said:

Invite me too!  I have two 21yos and an 18yo.   Will this be a private group (only members can read)?  

 

5 hours ago, AprilTN said:

Yes, great idea!  Please send me an invite.  I have a 21 year old and an almost 18 year old.  

 

1 hour ago, iamonlyone said:

I would like an invite too. My three are 24, 22, and 19. Thank you!

 

34 minutes ago, OhioMomof3 said:

I'd like an invite, too. Thanks!

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16 hours ago, Christina78 said:

I’d like an invite too please. 21yo and 17yo. Thanks!

 

8 hours ago, kellebelle said:

I would like an invite as well. 2 of my kids are in this age range.

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16 hours ago, Pen said:

Is anyone else surprised at how big this group is and so quickly?  

 

And wow, I am surprised too! Who knew there'd be so many moms needing this special group?

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On 9/21/2019 at 3:25 PM, Innisfree said:

Me too, please? My older dd just turned 17.

 

On 9/21/2019 at 5:43 PM, Fifiruth said:

I’d like an invite! 19 and 23

 

On 9/21/2019 at 6:34 PM, retiredHSmom said:

I would love an invite, my kids are 25, 22 and 19

 

13 hours ago, PinkTulip said:

I would love an invitation. I have 3 in college and one in high school. Thanks!

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