My 5 kids are adults. I still feel like I'm supposed to help them and struggle to ask for anything I need.

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A son and elderly mother hold hands.

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My adult children moved back home. I didn't expect to enjoy it this much.

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The author has lived with her adult children on and off.

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I love having my 20-year-old daughter visit home from college. I also love it when she leaves, and I have my independence again.

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The author loves when his college-aged daughter visits.

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My youngest son is 28. I'm still paying his phone bill.

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The author says she's still paying her 28-year-old's phone bill.

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My 5 kids are all adults. It takes a monumental effort to get everyone in the same room at the same time.

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The author is an empty nester and struggles to get her family together.

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I thought the best holidays were going to be when my kids were little. I was wrong.

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A woman lies on the floor at a festive holiday party

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I still book doctor appointments and send groceries to my 20-something sons, but I'm trying to redefine my relationship with them

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Close Up Of a Mother Helping Her Son Getting Ready For work

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I was worried about my adult children connecting with my new partner, but traveling together helped us feel like a family

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My partner, daughters, younger daughter's boyfriend, and I have gone on amazing trips.

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Gen Zers are relying on the Bank of Mom and Dad way past college

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Illustration of parents holding up a bridge for their child.
Parents are financially supporting their adult children well into their 20s. In a tough economy, Mom and Dad are the new safety net.

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