Hi Jen,

You have done so well getting this issue out on the forum. Nothing bad can come from sharing your hard times with us, nothing bad at all.

Reading your post, and thinking about it, I understand why you are so unhappy at the moment.

It's my guess that your son is young enough not to remember the wobbly times in the future, it's not the main issue. As a good mother, you are worried about how your illness impacts on him, and that is so understandable.

I had to work very hard to keep my symptoms away from my daughter, and then in later life I was able to share something with her, but not all of it. I'm pretty sure that this is a big part of what is bothering you at the moment, trying to deal with the illness and the dynamics with your son, it's a big job.

You are a brave lady for sharing with us. I would say to take support from wherever you can get it, and to keep talking and sharing as much as you can. A lot of us have been in your spot, and we do understand.

Good thoughts, M