I used to fear the changes that would come with my son growing up, but I'm pleasantly surprised at how much I'm enjoying it

• 03/01/2025, 5:35 PM
• businessinsider.com

Courtesy of Ashley Archambault.

When my son was little, I was afraid of him growing up. I knew it was going to happen and it was the natural order of things for him to leave the nest, but I envisioned myself being sad as I lost my baby boy more and more. My son is 11 now, and our dynamic is changing.