Part 17 - Edz, living in interesting times

[edz]

Thanks all.

Unfortunately a bit of a downer tonight. No, not the usual reasons. S managed to break their laptop with an installed app and couldnt do his schoolwork so went round this evening to fix it. Wasn't planning on being about too much but couldn't leave s without a way to work tomorrow.

That took time (buried malware) but s reacted badly blaming himself though w and i said all would be well as it was, he's very on edge. W is convinced he's blaming himself for problems though we've separately and jointly told him things will be OK however we end up. She's also scared our recent talking may be responsible although this behaviour started before then.
I did my utmost to reassure s and w alike but its left me down this evening because he was upset and calling himself "fragile". I know its inevitable for children in this situation but it makes me very sad to see.

He has a busy day tomorrow and I'm taking him swimming tomorrow night as exercise is supposed to help.

So yes a downer after yesterday. I'm not out but I'm a little upset, yes I won't lie I'm worried that w will back off as she thinks s is reacting but primarily I'm worried about him too.