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Worried happy and proud all At the same time

magicroom
magicroom




This anxiety stuff is so so uncannySo as I’m learning about anxiety I’ve learned to write out my worries and they sure have helped today something new popped into my head I can also worry when I’m happy when I’m proud This anxiety stuff is so so uncanny 



So this is my life as a dad now my conversations with my daughter used to be like this hello what are you doing dad I’m going to my friends house After school then we’re going to go play at the playground can you come pick me up love your daughter


today this was the conversation 


Hey Dad


I’m


On my way!


To work 


When you get out of work can you stop by my work and don’t forget my permit so I can take the car and go driving  I want to drive to my friends house and I’ll be home around 10:30 PM Growing up was faster than the speed of light.  So I wrote everything down I think what worries me is that she is not my little baby anymore  well she is but she’s becoming her own person this is a good thing but  I worry I’m proud I’m happy but I’m worried I guess it’s time to Let go  Oh I forgot to mention she just recently got her driving permit and just got a job yesterday she’s only 17 and 8 months going on 35

musiclady595
musiclady595
Oh - takes me back to when my son got his drivers permit. Even the calm people have anxiety when it comes to their teens driving. Yes - it is hard letting them spread their wings - we are proud and yet worried - your words described the mixed feelings perfectly.
magicroom
magicroom
Music lady yes it’s so Confusing should be happy and proud but worry I guess worried nothing will happen but then again this is that redundant thinking I always have a what if what if catastrophize Ing I do this about the future my future my daughters future your future everybody’s future but I got the tools now I’ll keep writing see what I get out I know these just silly thoughts And nothing has happened yet I got to stay in the present moment
Community LeaderMid
Mid
Writing it out is a safe way to express it and then add the positive.

You're doing a great job of working through all of it!
Italianmomma4ever
Italianmomma4ever
Keep up the good work. Your doing a great job. Yes she is growing up and learning how to become independent. That's a great thing for her. It builds confidence. Yes letting go is hard. But you have to let her start her own life. I'm happy she got a job and driving. I know the driving can be nerve wracking because she is a new driver. But the more experience she gets the more comfortable you and her will feel. You take it easy. Baby steps.❤️
magicroom
magicroom
Ok thanks mid
Thanks Italianmomma4ever
Baby steps it is
Secouya
Secouya
You’ll always be dad. You’ve done your best for your daughter it’s normal to worry about her you always will. It’s part of being a parent. But just think of the joyous times ahead as your daughter develops into a women. She is a part of you.
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