You are right CANDC.
I have been on a journey over the past couple of years to come to a place of peace and enlightenment about my children. In order to get to that place, one must face those times of inadequacy and such, which I have done and still continue to do.
Even though they are adults and must tend to themselves like you say, I believe that they can also see my journey through difficult times, how I've changed, how I've learned from my mistakes and how I've come to a peaceful place in my heart. One can hope that they will see it, and learn they can do it for themselves as well.
Thanks!!!