My girls first night alone last night

@shaggin (74991)
United States
May 13, 2026 12:37pm CST
My daughter went from living with us to moving in with her boyfriend June of 2024. She was tired of putting up with his mental health issues so she broke it off with him for good. He officially moved all of his stuff out yesterday. Last night was her first night ever sleeping alone. She doesn’t drive so I have to pick her up and take her to work. Luckily she’s only a half mile from me and her job is another half mile maybe a little more. I have to pick her up after work as well but if I cant be there she can walk or wait at work for however long if she doesn’t want to walk.
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LindaOH
@LindaOHio (223560)
• United States
14 May
She's lucky her job is so close to home.
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ShannyBananny
@shaggin (74991)
• United States
6h
@LindaOhio yes gas is so expensive it’s nice for her not to have to go far plus with me having to drive her.
snowy
@snowy22315 (210231)
• United States
14 May
Sounds like it needed to happen.
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Heather Echola
@GardenGerty (169899)
• United States
14 May
That first night alone can be hard. When my first husband had duty on board ship I was very anxious about spending the night alone, because I had no one who could come "rescue me" if I needed it. My older sister never lived alone until she was 70. I think there is or can be a healthy balance. I am glad you live close to her, as that would be reassuring.
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Amber
@AmbiePam (122371)
• United States
13 May
Yeah, in good weather that walk might even be pleasant. I’m sorry her boyfriend had too many mental health problems. She sure gave it her best shot.
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ShannyBananny
@shaggin (74991)
• United States
13 May
@AmbiePam she doesn’t like being outdoors or walking but it would be good for her health to do it.
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Amber
@AmbiePam (122371)
• United States
13 May
@shaggin I’m the same way because of my arthritic spine, but on a pretty day I love a good walk. It helps me physically and mentally.
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ShannyBananny
@shaggin (74991)
• United States
14 May
@AmbiePam very true it’s good for you but sounds so painful
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luisadannointed
@luisadannointed (11885)
• Philippines
14 May
I hope she's okay with the situation and I am gald you are there for her. God bless you both.
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ShannyBananny
@shaggin (74991)
• United States
15 May
@luisadannointed my husband is not being as supportive but what’s new about that! He isn’t her father if he was I’m sure he would treat her differently.
Shiva
@Shiva49 (28478)
• Singapore
14 May
Your daughter needs your support during this time. It is good you are close at hand to help out in a meaningful way.
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ShannyBananny
@shaggin (74991)
• United States
3 Jul
@Shiva49 she’s been doing great. We just need to get her a car. She’s has a few weeks off work and is starting a new job soon. I will have to drive her daily which means getting up earlier.
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celticeagle
@celticeagle (191016)
• Boise, Idaho
14 May
I'm glad it is a workable situation for you both.
Eva James
@wolfgirl569 (137020)
• Marion, Ohio
13 May
Glad everything is close so you can pick her up
rakski
@rakski (157904)
• Philippines
14 May
good that her work is not so far from her place
RasmaSandra
@RasmaSandra (98783)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
13 May
I hope she will get used to being on her own now.
Judy Evans
@JudyEv (384105)
• Rockingham, Australia
14 May
Thank heavens for mothers, eh? It's good it won't be too inconvenient to get her to and from work.
Valentina
@valherma00 (4419)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
15 May
you're a great mum. it must have been hard putting up with his health issues. she's brave for breaking off with him. i am sure it was hard for here but her health and well-being matters too.