Mama of 2 P's in a Pod

 Our girls are struggling with finding their "people." One is very introverted, and I feel COVID did her no favors. She doesn't like to impose or invite herself amongst people she is friends with or works with, so she stays friendly, says her daily greetings etc, but is never included in their plans. Our youngest is more of an extrovert, but has spent some time at home, in between experiences and opportunities, and thankfully released some toxic friendships from high school. This however, leaves her in the same boat as sister. I know social media makes it all seem even worse on missing out, as they see people they are "friends" with, out enjoying life with each other. These two love to do things, love to travel, experience the joys of life, concerts etc., but find it hard to include or be included.  The problem is, they are not alone. I don't really have my own "people." I have a few friends from this job or that job, or my husband's jobs, but ...

 Listening to the Chicks...this song is definitely my mood lately. Running away, always seemed silly as a child but makes so much more sense as an adult, especially with life now. The culture, the political climate, adult responsibiliries (nod to Tommy Pickles from Rugrats). All of it. Let's go. Let's sell the house, the things in the house and just go. Where? I'm not sure but not here. Realistically, here we are. So many life changes, every day seems to be something new to add or subtract. One kiddo graduated college in 3 years. We threw a hell of a party. Other kiddo started an adult type job, doesn't pay much, includes a lot of blood, sweat and tears and miles on a car. But I'm proud of her and excited to see her grow and take on all of it. Both are moving forward, that's all I can ask. They are happy, working on getting healthy, but damn, this world right now, it's hard. They both feel the weight of it. I keep reminding them that their generation can mak...