Seeking Advice on Coping with Feeling Unneeded by Adult Children

Hi everyone,

I hope you’re all doing well. I’m reaching out today because I’m going through a really tough time and could use some advice and support. My name is Victoria, and I’m a mother of three wonderful adult children: Brian, Nathan, and Arianna.

Recently, I’ve been feeling increasingly unneeded and distant from them. It hit me hard when I heard someone say, “How quickly life has passed, all these years. And how they have become unnecessary to their adult children.” I couldn’t listen any further; my eyes filled with tears.

I love my children dearly and have always tried to be there for them, but now that they are grown and have their own lives, I feel like I’m no longer a priority. It’s a painful realization, and I’m struggling to cope with these emotions.

Have any of you experienced something similar? How did you handle it? Any advice on how to reconnect with my children or find a new sense of purpose would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you in advance for your support.

Warm regards,

Victoria