Posted by Dinah on February 4, 2003, at 6:01:21
In reply to Re: Here is why I'm stressed-bookgurl, posted by jodie on February 4, 2003, at 1:02:23
Jodie, I can't tell you how much I admire you. To do what you think is best for your son, feeling as sad about it as you do, is an absolutely wonderful thing. That's what being a good mother means, so you are being a terrific mother to your son.
I suppose it's possible that there may come a time when he is angry with you about that, but our kids are frequently angry when we do what's best for them.
As long as you keep explaining that you love him, want to spend as much time with him as you can, and that the custody decision had nothing to do with him, and everything to do with you and what you thought was best for him, what more can you really do?
But I understand that it hurts anyway. I have a son, too.
poster:Dinah
thread:36104
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