Today I Realized How Much My 9th Grader Can Do Without Me

It’s time for me to pivot to a different type of parenting with a more capable teen. (Twenty20 @JJFarquitectos)

This is often a time of year when I feel so completely alive as a mother – clear in how I am valued and where I am needed. It also is a time of when I feel stressed, overwhelmed, and alone — the weight of a successful start to the new school year resting solely on my shoulders. 
Today that weight was lifted and I am equal parts relieved, heartbroken, and proud. 

Originally published on Grown and Flown. Click HERE to read the full article.