Petals diary

I managed both . Definitely starting to feel better. Ended up having to go out last night for a bit of a family emergency so at least was able to do that .
 
Glad you're feeling better. I hope the emergency turned out ok!
 
Ugggg hate posting publically but like Cate my son broke up with his girlfriend . Now they are really young but he is in bad way and I am worried . It appears they spent huge amount of time together in college and now he's like a lost sheep and seems so down and alone . I went to visit him other eve but I can't keep doing that . Just got off phone to him and all his friends busy today so he's going for walk on his own. I'm also annoyed he let himself get so engrossed in this girl and all his socialising was with her but I can't tell him that . Feel really upset for him and anxious
 
So sorry your son is going through something so hard. I think I did something similar with my first major relationship where I poured most of my energy into the relationship so when I ended it, I realized that I didn't really live near any of my real friends and moved so I could just start over. I think a lot of young people make that mistake (and some older people, too!) It's really hard, but maybe you could encourage him to find some creative outlets to focus on developing himself a while? Anyway, hope you are feeling better enough to take walks or other things that get all that stress out! Big hugs!!!
 
Thanks Marsia I am encouraging him lots and chatting to him. It’s hard for them.
Yes I am walking thankfully again. And looking after myself.
I will read up on all your diaries later on this eve
 
Ow that sucks. First cut is the deepest and all that.
Marsia said:
I think a lot of young people make that mistake
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Definitely. And it takes a while before you really know these things pass, no matter how much they suck in the moment. Feelings are so big when you´re young.
 
LaMa keep singing that in my head sine I read it .
Just can't bear the thoughts that he might be lonely but he is meeting a friend this eve so can relax a bit now .

I'm feeling much better now . Ready to get back in action and get some of this weight shifted . This has been a tough year . Went through lots before I joined here , all behind me now and I have a few months of 2018 left to take care of me . I'm so thankful for the support I get here and also that my family is healthy ( within reason ) and whilst my son might have troubles now he will recover and please god live a happy fulfilled life . I'm thankful I'm warm and secure and have so many other things to be grateful for and I will focus on the positives of everything.
 
It is so hard being a parent. It never stops. I don't think I can give you much good advice, Petal as I know how you feel. I can send you an understanding great big hug though :grouphug: xoxo
 
It's hard as parents because we can't solve everything for them, sort of like how if you try to help a flower open, it makes things worse. But they know we care and believe in them, and so I think that trust in them will help them see that they can figure things out themselves. Nice to hear all that you are grateful for! I love gratitude - it makes me feel glowy and happy!!
 
I think I once read that if you open up the cocoon for a struggling young butterfly it'll never be able to fly because it's that struggle that helps it builds up enough pressure to pump the fluid into the wings to make them unfold. Doesn't mean we're all butterflies OR that it's pleasant to watch the struggle :(
 
It is hard on us parents when our kids are suffering. My daughter has her first real boyfriend and they've been going out about a year. They are young, though -- 18. All we can do is love them and support them. I'm glad you are part of this community too! :)
 
Thanks everyone . He is home now for the weekend . Mood is better but he knows she is out enjoying herself with some of his friends. He seems to be taking some advice on board though .
I'm glad this week is over !
Have my grocery shopping done and lots of healthy food in. Lots of cleaning and laundry to be done so hopefully will get back burning calories .
 
I´m sure you´re glad to have him a little closer for the weekend. I hope you can enjoy yourselves!
 
It's great you live close so he can come home and have you for support! Hope you have a really good weekend and get to enjoy each other's company despite the hard thing he is going through!
 
Weekend good thus far . His dad spending time with him and took him shopping for a new coat . I can see he is like a lost soul but kudos to him he is working hard on study and projects and is eating .

Not much to say on me . Not really back in exercise zone after being ill but will build back up slowly . Food going ok though . Happy Sunday to everyone .
 
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