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Old Oct 20, 2012, 12:05 AM
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(((keepingalice)))

You did say that you're angry with your parents, but you didn't say why. Is it due to you not having the help from them (to go to university), whereas you've provided that for your daughter??

That's what your post sounds like to me ~ which would explain the sadness and anger. It is sad that your parents didn't choose to pay for you to go to university. It would have been nice if they had! It's okay to feel some anger about that. A bit of jealousy, that makes sense.

If these dark emotions are overwhelming you and taking the place of the pride that you feel for your daughter's achievements, than you ought to remind yourself of what you and your husband have been willing and able to to for your daughter. Being able to do that is becoming more unusual. That's something else to be proud of.

If your daughter's education was paid for by her or by scholarship/s, than that's even more reason to be proud of her accomplishments!

So, try not to focus on the your history right now. Instead, focus on feeling proud of what your wonderful daughter has achieved. Hopefully, your other children will happily follow her move to college as well.

very best wishes to you!
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