Comments on: Letting Her Go: A Daughter Leaves the Nest

By: Juliette

Juliette — Sat, 17 Nov 2012 16:41:31 +0000

So nice to get an update on your family, Jude! And I’m so glad you enjoyed the books.

By: Jude

Jude — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 05:19:49 +0000

Hi Julie,
Through a long series of ‘clicks’ I ended up at your blog. I remember Brianna and your family so well. My son just graduated from UVM. My gals are in their second year of college; apart.
I am loving the process of letting go, partly because I get to have ringside seats at the unfolding. Best of luck to all. I read your first book and look forward to reading the others. Great writing that resonates. Jude

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By: Dawn Loveless

Dawn Loveless — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 20:04:44 +0000

I just sent my last “baby” off to college and it broke my heart. I’m so happy that I as a single mom was able to raise a child so that she could spread her wings and fly, but Oh, my heart just wasn’t ready to “let go”. She is a permanent part of my soul, my being and to not be able to see that beautiful face and have her hugs on a daily basis is hard. Today, I let her take my care on a four hour road trip to go up to a competing college’s football game by herself. Letting your baby fly on her own is bittersweet.

By: Linda Boxleitner

Linda Boxleitner — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 17:09:09 +0000

As a mother of a 37-year-old, I share your pain (and hope). It gets better; I re-connected to my spouse, began centering my life on adult activities and kept the door open. Our son has experienced downs and ups since then, but always with the reassurance and advice (when requested) of his dad and me. We are good friends and truly enjoy one another’s company, which I think is an added plus of all this. It never ends, but I wouldn’t want it to.

By: Mary Wills Funari

Mary Wills Funari — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 13:46:40 +0000

Thanks Julie for sharing this beautifully touching piece. I am sharing it with my friends who are recent empty nesters. Hope Brianna loves UVM!

By: Anne Healy Ayella

Anne Healy Ayella — Sun, 26 Aug 2012 20:34:09 +0000

Julia-

Your post is so perfect at this time of year for so many of us. I always remember the way you described a parent’s love in Shelter Me as a “desperate love” and it is so true. Your words that “real love permanently alters the soul” rings so true with me, as well. Your books have been among my favorites. I can’t wait for the release of the new one.
All the best- Anne Healy Ayella

By: Juliette

Juliette — Sun, 26 Aug 2012 16:12:22 +0000

Thanks so much, Laura and Kathy. And I know what you mean about the whole community missing them, Kathy. I’m also missing Brianna’s friends who spent so much time here with us this summer!

By: Kathy Hodge

Kathy Hodge — Sun, 26 Aug 2012 16:04:42 +0000

Julie, you are a fabulous writer. I have tears. I know parents miss their kids most, but the whole community misses them as well. It changes everything. I am still missing kids that graduated 10 years ago. When I see them now, I am as proud of them as their parents are. Most of us do not like change very much. Beautiful piece and you have a very lovely and lucky daughter.

By: Laura Zigman

Laura Zigman — Sun, 26 Aug 2012 14:50:46 +0000

Oy. So good, Juliette. I’ll be feeling this pain, God-willing, in about 6 years. Not looking forward to it, but pieces like yours help. xo