It’s reasonable to be sad and feel sorry for yourself. You love and miss your baby boy. You’re not made of stone. I think I would be worried if you weren’t sad.
Awww. It’s totally understandable to be sad. As he grows older and matures he’ll probably get closer to understanding all the complexity of the situation and he’ll understand and love you more.
Yes, I know the tough questions and tough talks at that age. I don’t know if it gets any easier. Hang in there @GoldenRex and Happy birthday to your son!
oh I am so sorry you are so down…it is something I can’t really comment on because I am not a mother, but that is something tender I can’t fathom so I have no idea how much pain you’re in…so sorry.
@GoldenRex I am sorry this is so hard for you. You are such a wonderful mother for your child. I have seen a wide variety of birth parents by now, and you are definitely amazing for your kid. It is so good that you let yourself be a part of his life, knowing it will lead to hard times for you and knowing it will be painful. That is huge. So many kids never know their birth parents, or know them just enough to know they aren’t wanted/loved. Your kid knows that you love and support him. Right now he might not understand why your role is different from his friend’s moms, but he will learn in time. As he grows up, I’m sure he will appreciate the incredibly difficult decisions you made to ensure that he has the best life possible. There will always be hard stages, and easier stages, but your continued presence in his life is an absolute gift and he is so lucky to have you.
