telling people

You're so right - I had to do this just this afternoon! Bite my tongue I mean. I struggled with the frustration for a bit, and then realised they were just being honest and vulnerable with me really. Next time I see them they will more than likely be completely different about it all. 

I will need to be ready to put up some boundaries when it feels right. I know you're right. 

I must say here I can't remember ever being more proud of my kids right now. They've grown into just beautiful, sensitive, compassionate young people. They've never had to be protective of me before, and suddenly they are fierce. My daughter is 20 and my son 17, both living with me, just the 3 of us. We have a lot to talk about, but one day at a time.