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Post by keithurbanlovinpea on Aug 20, 2017 0:29:43 GMT
She's ultimately going to be fine, and by all accounts she's only about an hour away, but I really feel for her while she's finding her way. She's introverted and suffers from mild anxiety, so as a momma my heart just hurts for her while she goes through this painful, but necessary wing spreading.
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Post by bearmom on Aug 20, 2017 0:40:28 GMT
Prayers for you.
I understand and your heart hurting. I will be in your shoes in a few weeks, only dd suffers from anorexia. We are meeting with a potential counselor next week (a condition of her going away) so hopefully I will feel slightly better.
Being a a mom never ends........
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Post by peabay on Aug 20, 2017 0:41:56 GMT
My anxiety prone introvert did surprisingly well at college. It forced her to push her personal envelope and it worked out well. I hope the same for your dd, but I know how much I worried about my dd, so I know how you feel!
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Post by kels99 on Aug 20, 2017 1:48:58 GMT
Good luck to your DD (and you!)
I have the exact same situation coming up in 2 weeks, but she'll be 5 hours away across the state. She's very much an introvert and has anxiety, so I'm just praying all goes well for her. She had a minor break down yesterday morning about everything, but got over it eventually.
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Post by bc2ca on Aug 20, 2017 1:56:19 GMT
 Hoping it all goes well for her. |
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Post by keithurbanlovinpea on Aug 20, 2017 1:59:49 GMT
Good luck to your DD (and you!) I have the exact same situation coming up in 2 weeks, but she'll be 5 hours away across the state. She's very much an introvert and has anxiety, so I'm just praying all goes well for her. She had a minor break down yesterday morning about everything, but got over it eventually. Ah yes. The everything cry. I'm very familiar with this one |
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Post by keithurbanlovinpea on Aug 20, 2017 2:00:09 GMT
Prayers for you. I understand and your heart hurting. I will be in your shoes in a few weeks, only dd suffers from anorexia. We are meeting with a potential counselor next week (a condition of her going away) so hopefully I will feel slightly better. Being a a mom never ends........ Good luck momma |
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Post by keithurbanlovinpea on Aug 20, 2017 2:00:43 GMT
My anxiety prone introvert did surprisingly well at college. It forced her to push her personal envelope and it worked out well. I hope the same for your dd, but I know how much I worried about my dd, so I know how you feel! Thanks. Hoping she finds her niche soon |
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Post by auntkelly on Aug 20, 2017 2:09:18 GMT
I hope it goes well for your daughter.
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Post by jackietex on Aug 20, 2017 2:24:19 GMT
I'm with you. We dropped our youngest yesterday at the University of Houston yesterday. He, too, is an introvert, with pretty bad anxiety. Fortunately one of his sisters just moved to Houston, but it's a big city. I'm praying he sticks with it.
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Post by Jili on Aug 20, 2017 2:56:46 GMT
Hang in there! It's so difficult. My college senior just left for school on Thursday. I admit that I don't cry anymore. I talk to her all the time, and it's OK. She's growing up, and I'm happy to see her do her own thing, even if it's weird around here without her. My anxiety prone introvert did surprisingly well at college. It forced her to push her personal envelope and it worked out well. I hope the same for your dd, but I know how much I worried about my dd, so I know how you feel! My younger dd is a senior this year, and I'm already worried about next year. Your dd sounds just like her, so I am hoping that this will be the case for mine as well! |
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Post by scrapmaven on Aug 20, 2017 3:18:42 GMT
Don't be surprised if your dd flourishes and comes out of her shell a bit. Being in the dorms sort of forces you to make friends and become a bit more social. I'll be wishing the best for your dd and our other college kids on this thread.
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Post by PaperAngel on Aug 20, 2017 3:32:09 GMT
(((hugs))) & wishes that she has a great year!
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Post by kate on Aug 20, 2017 4:23:06 GMT
Hope it all goes swimmingly for her - and you!
I'll be in your shoes a year from now. Where did the time go???
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Post by mikklynn on Aug 20, 2017 12:41:53 GMT
I hope you both have a great year!
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Post by Blind Squirrel on Aug 20, 2017 13:22:01 GMT
Hugs to you both!
I'll be in this boat next year with my youngest.
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Post by leannec on Aug 20, 2017 13:28:46 GMT
Hugs to you and your dd  I'm pretty lucky in that my dd#1 will be attending the local University which is a 15 minute train ride from our house so she is obviously living at home ... I don't have to deal with her flying the nest quite yet  |
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Post by keithurbanlovinpea on Aug 20, 2017 14:51:59 GMT
I'm with you. We dropped our youngest yesterday at the University of Houston yesterday. He, too, is an introvert, with pretty bad anxiety. Fortunately one of his sisters just moved to Houston, but it's a big city. I'm praying he sticks with it. Well that is where DD is going! We live in Sugar Land, so not far away, but her dad and I thought is was important that she get the full experience so she is living on campus. Her dad works downtown, and my sister lives close by, but I know these introverted kids have a tough time just getting out there. What dorm is yours in, and what is his/her major? |
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Post by betsyg on Aug 20, 2017 16:32:14 GMT
My daughter is a first year at U of H too. She is an introvert but is one who makes friends easily. She is living in Cougar village 2 and is a creative writing major.
Any idea how to address mail and packages yet? She doesn't seem to have a clue?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 20, 2017 16:35:26 GMT
We just dropped both boys at school today and I'm a mess! One is a senior and one is a freshman. We live in NYS and they go to school in Florida.
Of course, drop off coincides with my period due any day now. Tears were flowing!
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Post by peasapie on Aug 20, 2017 16:36:58 GMT
I'm with you. We dropped our youngest yesterday at the University of Houston yesterday. He, too, is an introvert, with pretty bad anxiety. Fortunately one of his sisters just moved to Houston, but it's a big city. I'm praying he sticks with it. Well that is where DD is going! We live in Sugar Land, so not far away, but her dad and I thought is was important that she get the full experience so she is living on campus. Her dad works downtown, and my sister lives close by, but I know these introverted kids have a tough time just getting out there. What dorm is yours in, and what is his/her major? What a small world. :-) Hope they can support each other. |
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Post by keithurbanlovinpea on Aug 20, 2017 18:31:35 GMT
My daughter is a first year at U of H too. She is an introvert but is one who makes friends easily. She is living in Cougar village 2 and is a creative writing major. Any idea how to address mail and packages yet? She doesn't seem to have a clue? I know how to address but they need to know their mailbox number, something DD hasn't had the courage to find out yet. She's hoping they discuss it in today's floor meeting. www.uh.edu/af-university-services/printing-and-postal/student-mail/student-mail-information-guide/ |
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Post by psiluvu on Aug 20, 2017 19:01:12 GMT
2 weeks today we will be moving my dd into a dorm 2 hours away for her freshman year. She is way more ready for this than I am.
Hugs to you mom and I hope your dd has a fabulous year.
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Post by jackietex on Aug 21, 2017 2:04:08 GMT
I'm with you. We dropped our youngest yesterday at the University of Houston yesterday. He, too, is an introvert, with pretty bad anxiety. Fortunately one of his sisters just moved to Houston, but it's a big city. I'm praying he sticks with it. Well that is where DD is going! We live in Sugar Land, so not far away, but her dad and I thought is was important that she get the full experience so she is living on campus. Her dad works downtown, and my sister lives close by, but I know these introverted kids have a tough time just getting out there. What dorm is yours in, and what is his/her major? Wow, it really is a small world! Max is undeclared, living in Cougar Village 1. Started getting texts, "I don't think I can do this." Ugh. |
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Post by utmr on Aug 21, 2017 2:20:46 GMT
My daughter is a first year at U of H too. She is an introvert but is one who makes friends easily. She is living in Cougar village 2 and is a creative writing major. Any idea how to address mail and packages yet? She doesn't seem to have a clue? Another Cougar here, living in CV1! |
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Post by anniefb on Aug 21, 2017 6:15:59 GMT
Hope she settles in well!
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Post by keithurbanlovinpea on Aug 21, 2017 14:45:01 GMT
Well that is where DD is going! We live in Sugar Land, so not far away, but her dad and I thought is was important that she get the full experience so she is living on campus. Her dad works downtown, and my sister lives close by, but I know these introverted kids have a tough time just getting out there. What dorm is yours in, and what is his/her major? Wow, it really is a small world! Max is undeclared, living in Cougar Village 1. Started getting texts, "I don't think I can do this." Ugh. Aw hang in there momma. It's a tough adjustment. Just reassure him that it's normal to feel this way. Kyra is in Cougar Village 2. She's currently an art major but is planning to switch to either psychology or education |
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Post by kels99 on Aug 22, 2017 6:47:10 GMT
Good luck to your DD (and you!) I have the exact same situation coming up in 2 weeks, but she'll be 5 hours away across the state. She's very much an introvert and has anxiety, so I'm just praying all goes well for her. She had a minor break down yesterday morning about everything, but got over it eventually. Ah yes. The everything cry. I'm very familiar with this one How's your DD doing? How were her first few days? How are you doing? |
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Post by keithurbanlovinpea on Aug 22, 2017 12:47:10 GMT
Ah yes. The everything cry. I'm very familiar with this one How's your DD doing? How were her first few days? How are you doing? She seems to be doing OK. Although I have only talked to her by text since Sunday. Having a purpose (getting to class, homework, fingerprints) seems to be helping her anxiety, although she hasn't found the courage to go to the dining hall yet. I actually am headed to ups in about an hour because I need to ship her some forgotten item. Thank you for asking! |
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Post by pjynx on Aug 22, 2017 13:56:21 GMT
I understand! We'll be dropping off our only child on Friday. Like yours, only an hour away. Also an introvert suffering from anxiety. She will be rooming with her BFF who totally understands and respects dd's anxiety issues. Both girls are adamant that they WILL get involved with on-campus events and both understand that they need to make friends outside of the 2 of them (so they always have other options when 1 is busy). I'm hoping on-campus living will help her mature a little and help her see that not all kids her age are what she perceived in high school. Good luck!
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