suejane
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Reged: 04/10/2008
Posts: 114
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Hello everyone. Im really sad because youngest son will be leaving home next year. He lived with his Dad for 7 years and has lived with me and new Husband for 2 years. We believe he suffers from Aspergers Syndrome and his new but excellent Special school say a placement in a Residential Farm College, he loves animals, will be very beneficial for him. He is the last of all my children to leave me, i rarely see the others, and im feeling very lost. How do other people cope?My Husband is lovely but he goes to bed very early each night and i feel very alone even now, especially if son is also asleep or occupying himself. Best wishes x
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Snowy1066
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Reged: 08/07/2008
Posts: 4061
Loc: Southeast
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You do yearn for them initially Suejane, but the hurt gets easier as times goes on, and when they do come home its all the more special.
The can't be tied to the apron strings all their lives and have to make a go of life alone, nothing pleases me more than to see mine grown up and happy people.
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suejane
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Reged: 04/10/2008
Posts: 114
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Yes i know it, and he wont be far away. He does have Special Needs but is the most loving and sensitive teenager, he has taught me alot. Thankyou for support.
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emptynest
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Reged: 10/11/2007
Posts: 505
Loc: South Wales
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Hi Suejane
My last child just left home a month ago and it is difficult. I have spent the last 23 years concentrating on my children and it is strange to be doing things for myself again.
You need to find other interests to take the place of them. Why don't you see if there is a supper club or walking club in your area. I helped to set one up in my area this year and it has given me a new lease of life.
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suejane
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Reged: 04/10/2008
Posts: 114
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I also live in South Wales! Thankyou, i know i should be thinking of these things and im sure if i got out of the house a bit more i would be better for it. Im also sons Carer and you give so much you do feel really lost if they move on. I love walking, especially Wye Valley, i could walk more. Husband will do things if hes in the mood otherwise not, so maybe i will join a group somewhere.
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lizalou
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Reged: 01/02/2008
Posts: 553
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Hi Suejane, If you look further down the Family First posts you will find one about 'Emptynesters' Although you are not in quite the same position, I am sure you will find lots of reassurance about how you are feeling.
Best wishes
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glamgran
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Reged: 20/02/2008
Posts: 26
Loc: Nottinghamshire, England
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My thoughts are with you Suejane! My four children have all left home now, sometimes it seems so quiet at home.
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