How did you feel when your kids left home? He has been living away for some time, but I feel gutted tonight - like my arm has been pulled off. How long will I feel like this?
2007-03-18 10:23:06 · 12 answers · asked by worriedmum 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
Hello Worried Mum,
I hated my daughter leaving home but I am sorry you cant control them for ever - It is making the break that is hard - for years they were the centre of our attention and suddenly goodbye mum. (hurtful)
Now is the time for you to have time for you - book an appointment at the hairdresser buy some new clothes etc. and think ok I can get through this and guess what you do.
Good luck
2007-03-18 10:36:25 · answer #1 · answered by Jean D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You probably won't feel right again until he is back with you - sorry!!
I travelled abroad 2 years ago and my mum didn't tell me that she missed until recently, she said that she had hated every minute of it but was also really proud that I had gone on done it on my own. I'm glad that she didn't tell me at the time as I wouldn't of enjoyed the experiance as much as I did
The only way to get through it is to just keep in contact with your son, phone calls, texts etc.. and think about how fulfilling this will be for you son, he is going to see and experiance things that will last him a life time
Good Luck!!!
2007-03-18 10:33:29 · answer #2 · answered by stokegal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I went on a world tour 5 years ago. I took in U.S.A, australia Cambodia. etc and did a bungee jump in New Zealand. I am sure your son is sensible and will enjoy his trip. With modern technology as it is, he can text, e-mail or I.M. you as often as he wishes. There are loads of internet cafes all over the globe, and hostels are clean and respectable. My mother was devastated when I left, but after initial contact was made, she was fine, and through our regular correspondence, she actually lived the highs and lows I was experiencing. Dont worry,( you would not be normal if you did not). He will be fine.
2007-03-18 10:34:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
My daughter went off travelling a few years ago with her then boyfriend,I was in bits,I cried almost everyday,I worried myself sick if I didn't hear from her for more then 2 days,the days and weeks past and it didn't get any easier..But I was so pleased for her to have had the chance of a 'once in a lifetime' opportunity.
2007-03-18 10:35:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The fact that you are worried shows how much you care and love your son. I am sure he is a big boy now and can look after himself. Especially as he has already flown the nest and set up his own little nest elsewhere. There are plenty of ways to keep in touch e-mail phone etc...a year will soon pass.
2007-03-18 10:44:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i know just how you feel as my son and his wife left and moved away a few years ago but only stayed 2 years then came back .you will be around a week and then you will be ok it is the thought that they are going but dont worry to much as everything will be fine.as when he gets there you will feel much better when he contacts you plus a year will soon pass .please try not to worry .anne xxxx
2007-03-18 10:33:07 · answer #6 · answered by zippy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
stay with him given which you particularly extremely love him and he loves you. He could see a psychologist by way of fact he could had suffered lots and nevertheless is. Be there for him, it heavily isn't effortless and quickly yet while your love is huge, do it. If it is not any longer i'd advise you bypass away him or it's going to easily carry you problems sooner or later.
2016-12-15 03:07:44 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will be fine, you just need to occupy yourself. One thing which may help is going on the net looking at the places he is travlling to, what the weathers like and so on so you feel a little closer to him. the most important thing to do is not mother him (sorry) i mean he will call/text/email you need to give him his freedom!
2007-03-18 10:28:30 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
WHEN MY FIRST BORN TOLD ME SHE WANTED TO LEAVE FOR COLLEGE IN NORTH CAROLINA, I COULDNT HELD BACK MY TEARS I LOVE HER BUT I KNEW I HAD TO LET HER GO, SHE HAD DONE SO GOOD IN SCHOOL I KNEW SHE DESERVE THIS MOMENT .... IT TOOK ME MAYBE A FEW WEEKS UNTILL I COULD STOP CRYING BUT IT NEVER GOES AWAY YOU JUST LEARN TO LIVE WITH IT. WORRIES COMES AND GO ALL THE TIME. IS PART OF LIFE. ACTUALLY I NEVER STOP TO WORRY ABOUT HER, STILL I KNOW IF ANYTHING SHE KNOWS WHAT TO DO, BUT WE STILL WORRY AS GOOD PARENTS THAT WE ARE.
GOOD LUCK.
2007-03-18 10:43:18 · answer #9 · answered by ââ¢Â¥*~áƦ~NYSunrise~áƦ~*ââ¢Â¥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
worry is a useless emotion, hes gonna have a great time,
you will get a phone call or letter soon, that will make you feel at ease. if i were you i would be feeling jealous.
he will be ok, and safer than travelling in manchester or east london.
xxx
2007-03-18 10:32:57 · answer #10 · answered by qwerty 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋