If you have a graduating senior, or you’ve had one in the past few years, or you’re watching one of your younger kids and already feeling the anticipation of this moment coming, this episode is for you. No matter where you are on the parenting journey, there is something here for you today.
In today’s episode I’m coming to you from a very personal place. In two days, my own senior graduates, and I’ve been living right in the middle of everything I want to talk about with you today. I’m sharing honestly about what this transition has been like, what I’ve been feeling, and the tools and perspective that have been helping me move through it. My hope is that you walk away from this one feeling a little less alone and a little more grounded as you navigate this season.
In this episode I cover:
- Why every emotion you’re feeling right now is valid, including the messy, inconvenient, and unexpected ones
- How grief pulls us out of the present and what to do instead so you don’t miss what’s still right in front of you
- What letting go actually means and why trusting your child is one of the most loving things you can do
- Why this is a rite of passage for you as a parent, not just for your teen, and a simple ritual to mark the moment and set intentions for your next chapter
- A message for the parents whose teen’s path looks different right now, whether that’s a delayed graduation, a different route altogether, or an uncertain next step
Quotes from this episode:
“Reminiscing is not the same as dwelling. It is honoring.”
“We’re not releasing our kids into a void. We’re releasing them into their own lives, into their own becoming.”
“Progress is not always linear, and neither is becoming who we are each meant to be.”
“Everyone is at their own spot and they are right on time for their own life.”
Resources and links mentioned:
- Guided Passages wilderness rites of passage backpacking trips for high school girls. We just have 2 spots left! https://youth.guided-passages.com/high-school-girls-wilderness-quest
- Join the Parents of Teens Rising Skool community
- Rise Up & Ignite Coaching programs for Teens & Young Adults
Connect with Jasmyne:
- Instagram: @jasmyne.guidedpassages
