Time for celebrating , I may be gone some time...

[Extremelygrumpy]

Well ok nothing that dramatic just two days , but that's better than nothing for a break for you all from my ramblings... Son is in his final year at school, and a wonderful musician so we are off today and tomorrow to look at 2 colleges for him to attend for the next 2 years to study music. Great and it is except he is autistic and both colleges are 40 miles away.. So it's trips to the colleges , seeing if he can get rail pass and find his way there unaided, as he has refused the offer of a guide , he just wants to be the same as any other student, and we respect his decision, but I have gone into headless mouse mode, would say chicken but am thinking of Gins mouse problem at the thought of me getting there , taxis and trains as I don't fancy driving my mobility scooter to train and leaving it there for hours till we get back. Suffice to say I am worried aout holding up and letting my baby go even though it's only daily it's further than the 5 minute walk to school... Any mums who have had the same experience please let me know it WILL be ok..

[SuzySparkle]

I haven't got the said experience yet .... I have that to come... but "IT WILL BE OKAY!!!!"

Your son will be okay - and it will be a great experience.

[Maladjusted]

He will be OK VG. He knows his limitations, and will be home again every evening bringing all his troubles for you to sort out. It's scary I know because I've been there, but this is going to give him so much confidence.

Our sons have a hard enough time growing up with Aspergers, but believe me this is just another step on that journey.

I won't say don't worry as you are bound to, just be there as his 'Safe Harbour' at the end of the day, because although he wants this, it is going to take a lot out of him in just trying to 'fit in'

Good luck

Em xx

[Hidden]

It's time for your son to embark on another chapter of his life VG, it's normal and all we wish for for them. It isn't easy. I am the worst person on this Earth for finding "letting go" easy, I still have three umbilical cords in tact with my children (not literally I hasten to add!), I cannot let go, however, I force myself to, for their sakes. We give our children life, but we have to try to send them on their way after doing everything we possibly can for them.

It is a wonderful opportunity for your son and I am sure he will shine! He sounds very gifted and I am sure you are so proud of him. Let him see how proud you are and how confident you feel in him. This will inspire confidence in him too!

Wishing you all the very best VG, he will be fine. You are a wonderful loving mother, what more could he ask for, bless you! (((hug))) xxxx

[Celticmoon]

Big hugs VG ~ I feel for you but also believe that it will all be fine!! Will write to you very soon (I've had lots going on) and eagerly await your news about how wonderful your trip was...!!! xx

[Ginsing]

I hope it all goes well VG and he finds a good place! Thinking of you xgins