Embracing Growth and Letting People Evolve

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I felt compelled to share some personal insights on the importance of allowing the people we love to grow and evolve. As a mother of three, I’ve been reflecting a lot on how my children are changing. My kids are 19, 14, and 12 now, and I love seeing them grow. It’s a beautiful journey, but it’s also a constant learning process.

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Just the other day, I was talking with my son, who’ll be turning 15 next year. I told him, “You’ve never been 15 before. We’ll both explore what that means for you. How do I parent a 15-year-old? Because you’re a boy, so it’s a little bit different than what I did with Krista.” This conversation really made me think about how parenting is an ongoing adventure where both parent and child are figuring things out together.

One thing I’ve noticed is how easy it is to romanticize the past, especially when I look at old pictures or remember the funny things my kids said when they were little. Those memories are precious, but I’ve learned that I need to be careful not to make my kids feel like I preferred them when they were younger. I told myself, “I have to make sure that I don’t project to them that I liked you better little than I do now.”

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But this idea goes beyond just parenting. It’s about how we interact with everyone in our lives. We have to let go of the past versions of people and allow them to grow. A lot of times, people evolve and become better, and we need to grow with them. I’ve had to remind myself, “Don’t you dare take them back because that’s all you remember. Allow them to grow and you grow with them.”

Looking back at my own journey, I remember telling my childhood friends to grow with me as I evolved into the Erica Campbell I am today. I said, “I want y’all to grow with me. I’m learning more about myself, and I want you to still be my friends.” And thankfully, they let me grow.

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The message I want to share is simple: growth is essential for healthy relationships. Whether it’s with friends, family, or even colleagues, we need to recognize and support the changes in the people we care about. Growth isn’t always easy, but it’s necessary for becoming the best version of ourselves.

So, I encourage you to let the people you love grow. Celebrate them as they evolve. Growth and change may not be easy to embrace, but they’re not impossible.

This has been on my heart, and I wanted to share it with you. As we all continue to learn and grow, let’s do it with kindness and understanding, supporting each other along the way.

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