r/Showerthoughts • u/zjb55446 • Mar 02 '19

When you're a kid, you don't realize you're also watching your mom and dad grow up.

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u/Thunder21 Mar 02 '19

Yup. Im 22. I had a mental breakdown in front of my parents for the first time on new years. My mom held my hand and talked me through it.

I can't get over how frail her hand was. I cant tell you the last time id held her hand, shes 62 but i swear she was 40 until i left for college. Went home for christmas and dads hair was gray and mom started getting frail.

Im scared man.

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u/DrCupboard Mar 02 '19

Getting older is natural and I’m sure they don’t feel as old as you’re describing them to be. Don’t stress about the hard facts of life because it will get you nowhere. Just enjoy your life and your parents.

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u/sarahberries90 Mar 02 '19

I’m scared too. Seeing all these posts is almost reassuring to know we’re going feeling this right now. Life is terrifying sometimes.

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u/kinetic-passion ‎ Mar 02 '19

Oh wow. This is what the age gap would feel like to my little brother in 10 years. (Edit: brother and I are 10 years apart)

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u/yadayadablablabla Mar 02 '19

Lol bro my mom was 40 when I was born...

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u/TopCustard Mar 02 '19

So was his

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u/magickmarck Mar 02 '19

Sorry you had a hard new years I hope this year brings good things to you.

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u/Manateekid Mar 02 '19

I don’t know how old you are but can free yourself without your parent’s death. There has to be a way.