Very cool ^^^^ for you to come back here for this sofaraway.

Originally Posted By: Brooklyn
Sons tend to keep things inside and find it hard to tell their feelings.


I am one of these sons.

I haven't talked much about my own childhood but my folks were separated from when I was 8 until I was 13 off and on.

Mom was put in the hospital for suicide attempt when I was at summer camp (11 or 12 years old)

Try to keep things normal MHL.

It may be hard. But do the best you can. I don't remember much from that time of my life so good or bad...I coped the best way a child can I guess.

My sister, as most of you know, was not that lucky. And ironically she is my memory for then. She bore that burden.

I guess what I am saying is just be there for your children. Don't be the storm. Don't get caught up in it.

FOR THEM.

They need stability more than anything else now M.

Just focus on that.

The only thing I do remember from then is the uncontrolled emotion...chaotic and maniacal at times...all around me.

All you want is for it to stop.

It is strange I have not written or said this to anyone. What it felt like then.

At least not that I can remember. Your description of what is happening with your children...

Brought me back to that time.

I was the older brother though. Had to take care of my baby sis. So tried my best.

Your daughter may feel that obligation and the anger associated with it as a child thrust into that role.

Try to lighten her burden and let her know it's ok.

What you do for them now makes a difference.

Be the best you can be

as I know you will.

My goal is to some day be the person my dog thinks I am