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[tshapo_chi]

Well my oldest hasn't spoken to me in 3 days. You have no idea how much that hurts. We've always been so close. I thought I was a good mom. Maybe not.

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Comments

[pixie_blade]

Oh hunny, I'm sure that's not the case. Sometimes kids just need their space to work things through on their own. You know my mom and I argued constantly growing up. It wasn't until I left home that I realized how similar we were. I'm sure this is only a small road bump. Try to keep the faith! *hugs*

[horusguard76]

But you are a great mom! Kids do this now and then. It's one of those mechanism of growing up and becoming their own person. (I think; I read a number of books on this years ago.) I hope and wish you that you both will sort this out soon again and be close again. *hugs* Don't give up and try to remain welcoming.

I was a damn stubborn kid but I am still very grateful to those who didn't scold me for that and always welcomed me back. It's a rather priceless feeling to be welcome, no matter what you did, you know?

[mishagirl]

I'm sure you're a Wonderful mom

[ginnyvos]

*cuddles* Sweetheart, he's a teenager... Much as that hurts, he's trying to throw all his rebelling teenager instincts at you and 'be independent' and 'not give in to his mommy' and whatever else he gets into his head about being 'grown up.

And you know what? The only reason he dares to do this is because he trusts you on a very deep level to still Be There when he comes out of his fit. He trusts you to love him no matter what he does, what he throws at you and says to you. That basically means you've done everything that matters right. Take it from the girl who's writing a masterthesis on attachment and especially the failing there of