Tag Archives: adulthood

Bittersweet Transitions

Posted on January 19, 2016 by Suzanne

My son went away to university tonight. Actually I drove him there – a whole 3 1/2 miles away. I sobbed on the drive home. And on into the house, where my younger son so lovingly consoled me. Saying, “Just … Continue reading →

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Growing Pangs (take 2)

Posted on July 30, 2015 by Suzanne

The child who always wanted to grow up, When looking into the face of adulthood, Clings, with a most ferocious grip, to the child who is slipping away. Copyright Suzanne Norton 2015

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Growing Pangs

Posted on July 30, 2015 by Suzanne

The child who always wanted to grow up, When faced with adulthood, Clings, with a most ferocious grip, to the childhood that is slipping away. Copyright Suzanne Norton 2015

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