Before I Let You Go

Being Fully Invested Is the Best Choice - Excerpt from "Before I Let You Go: Stories for My Grown Son"

Being Fully Invested Is the Best Choice - Excerpt from "Before I Let You Go: Stories for My Grown Son"

You childhood is already passing so fast, but I don’t know if I can withstand the daily fears of you out in this dangerous world. When I am boxed up, I miss things. The fear of letting go or losing you makes me not want to love you with my whole heart.

Midlife for Women - Excerpt from "Before I Let You Go: Stories for My Grown Son"

Midlife for Women - Excerpt from "Before I Let You Go: Stories for My Grown Son"

Here in rush-hour traffic it hits me: I am all alone in my car. I don’t need to drive you anywhere anymore. In fact, you don’t need me much anymore at all. My work as a mom is done. The sobs drown out the radio and my tears make seeing the road more difficult.