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There’s a moment most of us don’t see coming. But suddenly, it’s true.
As my friend said, you've joined the “orphan club.” You are the safety net.
After losing both of my parents—and being reminded again at a recent funeral—I started thinking about what this shift really means. Even when our parents aren’t actively supporting us, just knowing they’re there creates a kind of quiet security.
Until one day… they’re not. And everything feels different.
Have you gone through this transition? How are you managing it?
Alison Moore Smith is a 60-year-old entrepreneur. She has been (very happily) married to Samuel M. Smith for 39 years. They are parents of six incredible children and grandparents to two astounding grandsons.
She is the author of The 7 Success Habits of Homeschoolers.
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