I miss my son.

[LaurieMaltese]

I am new to this group. I am trying to get support for my ongoing depression and anxiety. I have not been able to go to the Dr or therapy for a while. My son who will be 21 moved away to Las Vegas last year and I have not been able to get over it. I am not functioning due to missing him so much and feeling like I'm not needed anymore. I'm sure others have gone through this. Any support or suggestions would help a lot.

[Grimreaper]

Dear Laurie

I can feel what you are going through.

Your son is still here (earth) and doing fine .. that’s should be more than enough for you to keep looking ahead in your life .

You can talk to him on WhatsApp video calls , check in with him . However understand , he has gone away to do something in his life and which you also want from him .. to see him doing good in his life .

Focus your energy back to your life , try to engage yourself in some work , you can go and find some job where kids are there ..so that by playing /teaching / caring you forget the pain of missing your son ...

Now smile , take a deep breath and move on 👍👍

[MomLeslieM]

I understand, I have a 22 yo and a 24 yo. We know as moms we are raising our kids to leave and be on their own but that still doesn't make it easier sometimes when they do go! Look up some articles worth on empty nest - I tried to give links but it won't let me post them! Know you're still needed, just in a different way - you'll find your son comes back to you for advice and help and to share his life with you but it will be in his time so try to be patient. Have you gotten to go out and visit him and see where he is living and what his life is like in Vegas? That might be something to do too if you haven't - getting to see where he lives, meet some of his friends, etc. might help you feel better about him being out there without you.

Do you have any hobbies?? Is there something you've been putting off trying or learning to do? Now is the time to dive into something new just for YOU! Is there somewhere you could volunteer - especially somewhere that involves kids like Big Brothers/Big Sisters, your local Boys & Girls Club, Volunteer Grandparents, etc? That might be something to consider! I'd try to get back to your therapist too if you can - they're great to help talk things through with - as you already know!

[Hidden]

You have to remember your son is still a part of your life! Some of us on here don't have relationships with our children, my 1 son doesn't speak to us. Focus on the positive...I sure hope this helps you!!! Wishing you peace & happiness!!!

[Hidden]

Well first great move was finding this group of people the nicest kindest most understanding never laugh at bring human

Try getting a shirt from ur sin and put it in a bear

Volunteer so u feel bedded

Write st Judes kids they need yur letters or military stuck overseas

Live for mail

The group sends ten thousand group hugs

Only great moms miss their kids