Why do you think that is? That he has taken longer to reach all his milestones in life? I guess we all just have our own paces. I'm like that too I think, slower than slow. I guess I was just born this way. Sure is frustrating when all your peers are doing one thing and you are not there yet. It feels very limiting and like being trapped or held back. Maybe I'll start a new thread about the topic as it is something that interests me. Anyways, thanks for letting me vent! It sure has helped a bunch. With all the talk on here about inner child work lately, I feel like I let mine rant and rave! She is very happy and satisfied now that she was able to be so honest and free and heard and validated.