sad mom of adults

[ginger01]

Hi all! Just signed up tonight. I know I am blessed in so many ways, I actually feel guilty feeling the way I do. My husband and I were so giving and loving raising our kids. Didn't have aloy, but was all theirs. Just a brief background, had depression all my life but back then it wasn't easily diagnosed. wonderful husband, adult daughter who's put me thru hell. Accusations of abuse from me (bipolar) has beautiful daughter we don't see. Very successful son who we adore who did not feel it was important to mention he quietly married his fiance (who we love and is successful like him) So tired of being insignificant to the people I gave my life for. Many stories besides these, but you get the idea

[brokenlight]

💙

[pink318]

Hi Ginger,

When my only child left for college I was so sad that I could not even describe how sad I was. The emptiness and the thoughts of no purpose were really bad. I cried and prayed. I posted in one of the parents’ groups and I found comfort after sharing my loneliness.

It was a short sorrow but a difficult journey. I have my life group who prayed and encouraged me. Whenever I miss my son, I always turn to prayers and I feel God’s peace after crying and praying to Him. It was a hard battle but thankfully, I was able to overcome it.

I’m very sorry you are going through a tough time. It would be helpful if you have a friend or family you can talk to or feel free to post here anytime. Continue to share and I hope you will find comfort here as well. You are not alone, we are here for each other. God’s peace be upon you. Keep us posted.

[ginger01 in reply to pink318]

Thank you for your response! Prayer is everything

[pink318 in reply to ginger01]

Amen!

I hope you are feeling great today!

[Hidden]

I don't have any children, I'm single now, I'm 50 and I'm living with my parents who are in their late 70s and I'm trying to regroup. The way I look at it, maybe in some ways your kids might not realize you feel this way. You have your point of view and they will have theirs. I don't know all of your family dynamics going on there, but you might want to try to say something about how your feeling in a way where they don't feel like they're being made to feel guilty or ashamed. I know this can be really touchy and sometimes people have hard feelings, I would still try to communicate how you feel.

[ginger01 in reply to Hidden]

thank you! This has been done so I'm moving to acceptance😄