Crystal Clark Mom Helps — Me Move For College

"Hey Mom! I'm getting excited for college and I was wondering if you'd be able to help me move on [insert date]. I'd really appreciate it if you could come with me to [insert college name] and help me get all my stuff settled into my dorm. I know it's a big trip, but it would mean a lot to me if you could be there to help me get started. Let me know if that works for you and we can start making plans! Love you!"

When she heard my plan, she simply laughed. Not a mean laugh, but the knowing chuckle of a woman who has defrosted a turkey in a snowstorm and negotiated a car deal in under an hour. crystal clark mom helps me move for college

"Crystal Clark’s mom helps me move for college," I typed into a search bar later that night, looking for horror stories to validate my fear. Instead, I found forums full of students saying the same thing: Let her help. You’ll regret it if you don’t. "Hey Mom

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