“You Hold On Tight. Somehow 20 Years Isn’t Enough. When It’s Time For Them To Go, It All Hits You Like A Ton Of Bricks” Mom’s Letter Goes Viral

Misty Brewer Lee has two children. Her daughter is a 21-year-old junior playing college softball and her son is a high school senior who just turned 19. Two young adults, getting ready to tackle life on their own. And while they still need their mom, while she will always remain their parent, her role has changed.

Coming to terms with these changes, Misty penned an open letter to the younger parents. In it, she revealed one of the most important lessons she has learned throughout the years: to cherish it all. Every single step of the journey. And her post wasn’t banal or condescending. It was sincere. Probably that’s why it went viral, generating a whopping 379K reactions and 491K shares on Facebook.

Pause the music, take a seat, and soak it all in, guys, for this is a mother getting real.