What we’re about
My name is Erika, and I live in Austin, a Native Texan. I am married and raised two beautiful human beings. My youngest received a scholarship to attend The University of New Mexico this Fall. I thought I was prepared, but I wasn't. I have never cried so much at UIL competitions, band banquet, graduation, basically all Summer. I have friends with adult children in different states, and I honestly don't know how they do it.
The purpose of this group is to offer support to those Moms and Dads like me who thought they were ready but weren't. To listen and be happy and sad together. I miss my little one, and I know some of you feel the same way. We are supposed to be delighted that we raised these beautiful individuals, and we want them to spread their wings, but no book can show you how to let go when you have spent most of your lives being their advocate.
I would like us to meet in person, and I am flexible on times and places. If this meetup gains momentum, we can meet online first for an introduction and go from there. In real life, I'm actually a funny person, when I'm not crying for my baby!