Our Daughter Is 18 & She’s Leaving Us *VERY EMOTIONAL* 

I think Nevaeh is very mature and levelheaded for her age, which is really refreshing, and is evidence of good parenting.

Ah, Jeremy, you are making me cry. I'm 62, both my boys are grown, half my grandkids are grown, youngest is almost 10, and I seriously feel robbed. I say robbed because my husband of 21 years, ruined the last few years of the marriage, there is an 8 year age gap with the boys and I feel the youngest esp got the short end of the stick, and having to always work so hard, just time for family fun got scarse and seldom, so many regrets. I have made the choice to sell my home in the spring and get a tiny home just a few mins from the youngest, just to reclaim some of that family enjoyment before it's too late, I told both my boys as well, when their kids were babies, "DON'T BLINK", don't blink my loves, it's gone before you know it, pay your bills, of course but put family time over money.....now I'm crying again......ugh! But I'm serious, I love you guys and your channels ,because you are so grounded. Happy birthday Neveah!!

Happy Birthday Nevaeh 🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🩷🎂🎂🎂🎂

You did a fantastic job raising Nevaeh.

One of the most realistic conversations of a lifetime. Good job!

Love your podcast guys…makes my wife and I feel like your family is our extended family. As a fellow believer and father, this comment is for Jeremy…God reminds us to trust Him, but even go deeper and “trust in Him.” God knows and cares for you and your family (and Nevaeh) so much more than even a father’s love towards his daughter. God has a GREAT plan for Nevaeh!

She’s a really well adjusted kid. I have good feelings about her future, which may or may not include additional formal education.

You are a blessed daughter Nevaeh to have parents who love and encourage you. Enjoy your youth and have a wonderful birthday celebration! This video took me down memory lane. My husband and I had 5 children. We homeschooled all of them from start to finish back in the late 1980's when not many people even knew what that was. My husband was self-employed in the trades and our children went with him many times and learned skills like painting, remodeling, etc. I cried when each one of our children left home. It was incredibly emotional for me. I also experienced a tremendous sadness when our last child graduated from homeschool and then, to this grief-stricken mama, he had the nerve to go and get married at 20 years old. We were a tight knit family too and I grieved my son leaving home so soon. I did actually get a wonderful daughter-in-law out of it who loves my son and has given us 4 of our 12 grand-cuties and another one is on the way.😊 I commend you as parents for keeping the conversation open and sharing honest feelings. Bravo to all of you!

Our daughter moved from Okinawa to Germany 2 weeks after her 18th birthday. Solo travel is such a valuable experience.

Happy Birthday Neveah, do what you plan and want to do! I cried for two weeks when my eldest a daughter left. She left at 17 and it freaked me out! She is 43 now a successful architect, a Mom and a great hardworking person! They will experience what they want and make good and bad decisions! I always left my opinions to myself unless asked, the weird thing is your job is done! You’ve taught her as much as you can, now it’s her life to make choices! Good luck and enjoy the next great years to come!!❤️

Hugs Neveah !! When dads cry it's because he's very involved for his child. It's a daddy's LOVE. most young 18 year old girls are involved in a relationship at this ag3 when dads aren't present. I'm thankful to see her grow. ❤

Am I the only crying thru this podcast? Happy Birthday Nevaeh. Congrats on your first apartment. Jeremy and Melissa, you guys have done an amazing job as parents. Thank you for sharing your lives with us.

Daddy’s always have a special place in my their daughter’s hearts. Your relationship with your oldest is so neat to see. Good job, Dad and Mom. Outstanding job!🎉❤

She has incredible potential - and, for 18, appears well-grounded and ready to ‘launch’ with an appropriate safety net. She is blessed with her talents and loving family.

EXCELLENT HONEST TRUTHFUL MOVING. Thank you for airing this.

It really is hard to let go of our children, not because you want to keep them in close proximity, it’s more about their safety. As a parent you want to shield them from questionable decisions, dangerous situations or cruel people who take advantage. And it’s so natural to worry, even though logically it does absolutely no good to change or control anything. How can we not be concerned. One comfort is our children having a strong faith so that they never feel alone. And it’s interesting that the less I pry into their business the more they involve me. One step at a time and be assured we are all on a learning curve! It’s huge and healthy to be forgiving of our kids and ourselves. Loved this interaction and I have also subscribed to Navaeh!

I’m sure the foundation you have laid down for her will serve her well. Your kids are amazingly fortunate for how you have raised them up, then built Gabby for them!!! Omg, y’all should give lessons to other young parents! Love you all! Your family blesses me like no other!!!

You are exactly right. I am 65 and can't believe I am getting so close to 70 and as I look back there are times I would love to go back to and those times that I would avoid at all costs.

I understand the emotions you are feeling. My son turned 19 on the 3rd and graduated high school (homeschooled) last May. He is living at home and working full time but even though a lot of things aren’t different the reality is he’s an adult and time marches on. God bless Nevaeh and her future.

Oh ... I was a crying mess for weeks leading up to my daughter going off to university. I remember the last night of dropping her at school, she turned the corner and I fell apart! A plethora of emotions hit me all at once and I sobbed out loud, my husband was in shock as my heart was breaking with audible sobs and tears endlessly flowing. I can still remember the unnatural feeling of leaving my daughter in another state 4,000 miles from home, from safety, from me! UGH! BTW ... she was perfectly fine. She is now a wife and amazing mom to my 12 year old grandson. Somehow I survived! LOL.

Don't worry Jeremy you have given your kids the best foundation for adulting and no matter what they do you will always be their no 1 protector and safe place x

Hang in there Jeremy, she has such a STRONG ethic and has been trained since the day she was born for this day. I cried with you, only because I too went thru this. You will find yourself going thru every step with her. Because of the strong family bond in Neveah she will most assuredly share it all with you. So just like you getting to be a child again when she was born, you also get to live your young adulthood with her now. Love to you all and Happy Happy Birthday Neveah!! And by the way, LOVE the new apartment you get to move into right now!!! (Jealous). 🥰

As a retired 68 yr old...Continuing to Educate yourself is important...securing your financial future is imperative...

Happy birthday 🎂🎈🎉🎊🎁 no rush for school, figure out what you want to do, than work on getting there.

This particular podcast is favorite of all of your podcasts so far. I am 64, a mom of 3, (1 biological and 2 step,2 girls one boy). The girls are the toughest but for good reason. They are the most vulnerable. As a mom, no one understands your heart like your daughters. Best friends. Always. I cried with you and understood exactly what you were saying. Jeremy, my dad is 88 and we are still close. He still is there anytime I need him and I hope he would say the same of me. You both are awesome! Thank you for being vulnerable and sharing this rite of passage with us all.

One step at a time Neveah, day by day opportunities will show up and will evolve with many different avenues. Best wishes and your dreams and goals will come true. Life is exciting and have faith in God to guide you❤️

One thing that stood out to me was you did not mention the MILITARY as an option to get a start in a career. I am 77, a Vietnam vet, and young people ask me about the military. My advice now is DO NOT do it. I don't think our leaders care about who's life is on the line with what they do. Nevaeh, you have a good head for what your plans are and what needs to be done to get there. You had your DAD all confused, girl stuff, it is like walking through a mine field. You have a GREAT family and one that LOVES you. Happy 18, but it is only a number, based on how far we are from the SUN. Enjoy as many of them as you can.

Happy Birthday young lady. Have a wonderful day and be safe.

I have never prayed harder than when my kids grew up and started their own lives. She'll do great❣️

Happy birthday Nevaeh, may you have your best day ever. God bless you sweet girl.

I think it's time for her to go out and spread her wings. There's a lot of living to do out there in the world. Do it now because you can never go back and do or see what you missed...

She’s very lucky to have such a great support system and guidance

Happy Birthday Naveah!!!!!!!!

Happy Birthday, Neveah! Your future looks so bright! An amazing young woman!

Aww It's so sad watching Jeremy try not to cry. I love you guys

I wish my dad spoke so lovingly to me good parents!

Happy Birthday Neveah! Good luck on your first adult trip!

Good on you girl you got good brains on your shoulders follow your heart ❤️ it never fails happy 18 th birthday injoy stay safe

Jeremy, a man who can cry has a heart full of love. Never be embarrassed by that! 🥰🥰🇦🇺🙏

Ha! 2 kids, 18 months apart, one of each, both ended up in the military and out on their own. Of course, they both ended back in our area, but at the time, having both out and sometimes not knowing *where* they were was scary. But now, we've got the first granddaughter going to college! Time flies so fast!

Happy birthday Nevaeh, 🎉🎉. Melissa and Jeremy you have done a great job raising all your children.Nevaeh is a beautiful young lady.

Happy Birthday Nevaeh, your adventures await. You have a great personality and a good head on your shoulders. Beat wishes that all your dreams come true.

you can also build a house on the land and sell the house, but the owners have to pay land rent to the landowners. Like a Mobile home.... But I totally can relate to Jeremy's emotional state. The years fly by so fast. Once they are out and they forget to reach out to you for over a month, all you can do it pray!!!

You two have done a really great job raising such an independent young lady.

Happy Birthday Nevaeh to a fellow Leo. Mom and Dad this is just the start and the hardest part because they no longer have to listen to your advice and when the worrying really starts.

Happy 18th Nevaeh 🎉. You are so wise for your age. Your parents have done well raising you and teaching you the fundamentals. Now it’s your time to apply what you’ve learned. We know you’ll do GREAT. ❤

Today’s colleges and universities are less about teaching and more about breeding indoctrinated communists so I’m kind of glad that Nevaeh is choosing to forgo college. She’d be coming out with student loan debt while learning liberal garbage. I think she has a good mindset right now. Giving herself time to work on whatever she likes right now while maturing and finding out what she wants to do later. I love that Nevaeh is considering marriage and building a family in her future. That is amazing!! I hate that people think women need to conquer the corporate world and belittle the importance of raising the next generation. God bless Nevaeh. ❤

Yeah, I enjoy watching her videos and I’m 77 years old. She does a great job.

I admire the closeness you have with Nevaeh and your other childrem I wish more families had that closeness.

Happy Birthday and wishing her the best in the future!!

Happpyyyyy Birthdayyyyy to Youuuuuuu, Nevaeh!!!!..May all the Father's blessings be yours!

Happy Birthday, I'm 79 and when I reflect on times of making plans for tomorrow, I am reminded of an Old Saying, "life happens while we are making other plans" So true. May your future be wonderful.

The only thing I can give you as a parent who has been there 3 times. Trust and have faith in the way you have raised them and the values you have instilled in them. You HAVE done your job, and there are still going to be those time when they need your advise and shoulder. My youngest is 35 and she and her daughter have moved back home. You want to talk about an adjustment. I don't have a separate home for them and had to build an addition so that we didn't kill one another living on top of one another. They have been here almost 8 years and we are still changing how we relate especially now that my granddaughter is a teen. Instead of focusing on how she MIGHT have issues, be proud of who she is. From what I can see she is a very put together young lady who knows what she wants and isn't afraid to work to get it. God Bless and HAPPY BIRTHDAY Nevaeh.

Sending birthday wishes Nevaeh & dad Jeremy!🎉

My daughter at 18 went to college as soon as she graduated high school. She went for a year but didn't know what she wanted her major to be. So she took a year off and worked a few different jobs including being a reporter for our small town newspaper. She wasn't making that much money so she decided to go back to college. She got her AA and Bachelor's degree. She now works for the college she went to as a financial advisor. She makes okay money. Has her own apartment and two cats. lol She is 29 now and is happy with her life. I'm very proud of her.

Watching this reminds me of my daughter when she turned 18 and started collage. I’m now 66 and she will be 32 in a few days and she and her husband love doing things with us.

I cried when my first went away to college at 18 but when the 2nd went away, it was so much easier.

Jeremy I'm a 53 year old woman that had my mom as a best friend until God took her home 2 years ago. If I could say anything it would be this. Just because Melissa and Nevaeh will have their bond, does not mean that you can't carve out your own with Navaeh. Take her out to dinner or pick something just for you two to do. I wanted nothing more than to have that bond with my dad. We finally grew closer the last 10 years of his life but I wish it would of happened sooner. I lost him too 8 years ago and I still wonder sometimes what our relationship would be like if he was here. Girls may talk to their moms, but they look up to their dads. Well I looked up to my mom too. But my dad was who I set my guide lines to for the men (husband) in my life. God bless!

My kid was a mini me but once she hit 14, we were in constant battle but I persisted and persevered. Today she says “Mom you were right” and is a good trad mom. Oh and we’re best friends again. Seeing them excel is what makes it all worthwhile. ♥

I’m crying! I remember all of this. Having older kids and then my younger kids, I just realize so much and one of those being how quickly time passes. Happy 18th Birthday, Nevaeh! ❤

When Jeremy tears up, so do I! Happy birthday, Neveah!

Children leaving home is a grieving process for most parents. It takes time to get through it and adjust…And,in time, little Grands can bring lots of joy.

You guys are very fortunate and blessed. Your kids are very blessed and fortunate too. I'm not saying it was easy getting where are now, I know it wasn't, You really thought your life out. You two as a couple are a good balance and work together for the family. You are just an awesome family. A lot of young people should be watching and following you all they sure could learn alot. Wish you were around when I was growing up. Bless you...I know you are all ready blessed.

Happy Birthday Neveah. I agree with you, college not necessary for everyone. (Certainly not what it used to be). You are already grounded thanks to your excellent parents. Best wishes no matter you choose. ❤️

Nevaeh Happy Birthday. You are lucky to have both parents and a safe back up plan.

Jeremy, I totally get it. You love with your whole heart and you want to make sure that, as a Dad, you do everything in your power to teach your children well and know at the end of the day that you did everything in your power to give them your absolute best. You and Melissa have been amazing parents!🎉 Nevaeh, you've got this girl. You already have so much figured out and your Momma can help guide you along with taxes and things like that. You have two people who adore you. Your Dad loves you so much. He will be there to help you through so many things. I didn't have that in my life. Cherish him. He's a very precious Daddy. ❤ Prayers for all of you as you navigate the adventures ahead.

Believe me!!!! Daughters ALWAYS need their daddies!!!!!!

Ok you guys….i didn’t think I’d be crying this early in the morning. I wish I would of had a dad like yours.

You guys did a great job raising your children ❤

Saw a video that was a man who was dancing with his daughter at her wedding and he said sadly... I guess this will be the last daddy daughter dance we will have... she replied, he married me not adopted me so we will have many more dances daddy. It was so sweet! Your daughter will always love and want you.

Blessed birthday young lady. It has been a pleasure to watch you and your siblings mature in front of our eyes. I pray that the Lord will guide your foot step. I pray He gives you your heart desires as you step into adulthood. I pray you will always be protected and shield from all harm. I pray as you grow and mature, you will find a man of God and a godly man for your life partner. Enjoy your young adulthood, and as you grow, I pray for wisdom to guide you. Lots of love from Jackie in Florida

Just finished watching. Got to take a few moments to pipe in with a lengthy response. But now just want to say as a parent with children in their late 20 twenties and early thirties your journey will become even more bittersweet. Jeremy, your comment of “Where does that leave me? hit me in the gut. We do a bit of fading in and out of our kids life from this point forward…….as parents we may have the more difficult journey of losing some of our own identity. ❤ you all made me cry…….

Jeremy your love for your children is so refreshing to see. Too many parents say you are 18 good-bye . Go find your way in the world. God is good. He will bless you for your love and care of your family of 6. Love watching to see what will be next. Love your family . Kathy

The smiles....made me smile. Lost my husband in December. He never got to see grandchildren and he will not get to walk our daughter down the aisle.....which was something he was looking forward too so much. Love your family. Remember to say i love you often each other in word and deeds. I told him i loved him he left for work ....10 mins down the road and he was gone. I was notified three hours later.😢

Aloha, I will share with you all the experience i had when my son graduated from high school.He is my youngest child of 3. We were all at his graduation ceremony, and I just had an empty feeling within me. I was happy for his accomplishment, but I balled out crying through the ceremony like someone died. When it was lei him, he said mom what wrong? I told him nothing, I'm just happy for you but I feel empty. He told me the sweetest thing ever!! He says, "mom, you have done great job as single mother, and he would never ask me to change anything about how I raised him or his sisters.... That's when I said to myself Wow

You two parents are doing great with your kids. I love how sensitive dad is . There needs to be more of that in this world. I love watching both your guys's RU-vid channel's

You all have done such a beautiful job at raising your beautiful daughter! I love watching her videos …and her sense of humor is really amazing… I’m a Grammy..69 years old and she makes me laugh…out loud….not just giggle! I also would love to see her include music in her videos…she has a beautiful voice…I would really enjoy listening to her play the piano …or the guitar! I am not talented in that area at all… so therefore I and I’m sure many others would enjoy experiencing that thru her videos…. She has such a great head on her shoulders…for sure! I wish her all the best ..in all that she does today and in the future! I wish you a very Happy Birthday….have fun and enjoy…because it does not come back around…and it goes by really really quick! ❤️

Happy Birthday Nevaeh, beautiful, smart , kind young woman💜

I love Nevaeh’s channel. I wish her the very best and I’m sure she will make great choices and she will be safe because she seems to have good instincts. May the world be your oyster❤️

Happy birthday Nevaeh🎉🎂 You are very smart with your future plans. I know from a young age I wanted to be an RN so I went to college right away. My daughter was like you and not sure. You will go far in this world. Follow your spirit and trust yourself. 💖💃🌹

Happy Birthday Nevaeh! Loved this podcast. My heart hurt for you Jeremy when your voice broke. Day at a time! You both have raised great children. Loved the honest feelings and thoughts y’all shared. Thanks! ❤❤❤

Jeremy, I had the same emotions as I spoke with my (2) Daughters and (1) son as they prepared and crossed the threshold into adulthood...From the father's perspective, the helplessness and welling up of emotions are challenging for a dad. You shared some raw feelings with Nevaeh (and all of us...). Bravo. Lastly, having a fantastic partner as you travel this emotional roller coaster is excellent; someone will give you the space to feel and be you. I congradulate the both of you and your unique young adult...Live on...Aloha G

Happy Birthday Jeremy! Happy 18th Birthday Nevaeh! 🎉🎂❤️ Wishing you the best and enjoy that beautiful view from your new living quarters.

What a beautiful young lady, inside and out. Good job, mom and dad!

Do not worry too much about Nevaeh, she is a very talented, intelligent young lady and very level headed, who I am sure will make you very proud.

You have done an awesome job! Just be there for her when she needs you

Wow, have you given me some major memories to remember with your podcast with your 1st born daughter. I'm 85 now and my wife and I will be celebrating our 61st anniversary this October. We have 2 daughters both in their 50s and the youngest has become a grandmother with the second granddaughter coming this month. I am surrounded with females in our 4 generations. I've enjoyed Melissa's closure messages after each episode on you build u-tube channel. Thanks Jeremy for showing manly emotions by choking up and being vulnerable. My greatest joy as a parent was when both of our daughters came to me when they chose to ask Jesus into their lives as their personnel Saviour and the second was walking them down the isle when they got married. Thanks for the memories.

Happiest of birthdays to you! Go explore the world around you now while you don't have kids. You guys have done a fabulous job raising your kids. Thanks for sharing! God bless you all!

This was your best podcast by far. Jeremy, I admire you so much for the way you wear your emotions on your sleeve when it comes to your family. You both are raising incredible children. As Neaveh goes out on her own and travels alone, please never let a drink out of your sight. Never take a pill someone offers you, please. My oldest son was an engineer for CSX Railways and he worked incredible hours and days and a friend offered him a pill that would give him a boost to continue his job and it was laced with fetinyl and he died. He never did drugs in his life.

My heart goes out to you! Time flies so fast. Just know you and Melissa have done an incredible job in molding and guiding amazing individuals. ❤❤❤❤

Great conversation, I enjoyed it. You had me reminiscing. Now I’m a grandpa of 10 grandchildren, and my kids are successful in their careers, I couldn’t be more problem of them

You guys are so great. Just trust that you've done a good job and empowered your children to be responsible. Your role changed from parenting to supporting. You'll always be there for her. ❤️❤️❤️

Your whole family is absolutely adorable! Nevaeh you're very bright and have been blessed with amazing parents and you will be just fine! Happy Birhday Nevaeh!! 🎂 Thank you for sharing! ❤

Happy Birthday blessings to Naveah🎉🎂🎁🎊🍾🍷💃 She's so creative and ready for the world. You guys are such great parents.

When I saw that Nevaeh was the guest it put a smile on my face. She is such a smart young woman. She appears to have a very kind heart. I enjoy her channel very much. I’m 62 years and I don’t really understand this RU-vid thing but I do like your 3 channels. 🥰

Wow Neveah, your maturity is astounding. We don't have many teenagers graduating HS with this mindset. I just adore you and faithfully believe that your parents rasied you up well. I never pushed my kid's to go to college because of the incredible debt and mostly because whatever career they do seek, probably will not pay enough to make a living and to pay of that debt. So I just asked that they seek happiness in whatever job's they find. Mom and Dad, here is a high five 🙋‍♀️, you raised a head strong, very intelligent young lady. Happy Birthday Neveah. 🎉

You have brought up a wonderful beautiful daughter!!!! Congratulations to you. Lots of tears. ❤

Happy B Day! good luck on your choices!

All our babies grow up it is hard she has a beautiful voice happy Birthday 🎉🎉🎉❤❤

Happy Birthday,you two have done. Great job.