Parenting a teenager is the most humbling experience I’ve lived so far. That might surprise you if you knew exactly how many excruciating, humbling experiences I’ve grown through in my forty-seven years. My son is an empathetic, perceptive, social, and intuitive person. It has nothing to do with him, and everything to do with me. The other day, I posted on Threads, “I had no idea raising a teenager would be such a direct mirror of my unhealed adolescence. . . It’s an improv episode of “Gilmore Girls” with more stammering than witty dialogue.” people responded kindly, saying that they too, are being stretched into growth while raising a young person in today’s world.
deeply enjoyed this for multiple reasons! i really miss dabbling in crafts with thalia and need to get us back to it if i can. thx for the inspo.
Thanks so much, Susannah. It’s an ever-evolving journey, isn’t it? I appreciate your thoughts.