[D4Devastated]

I am still fairly new to this site (this is only my 4th post ever) and am not really sure what to say since I am not used to reaching out for this kind of support. (I generally have difficulty trusting people, an issue which has only been exacerbated by the fact that I have been forced to accept an unwanted divorce.)

There are SO many things that I am struggling to deal with, but right now my biggest struggle is with preparing myself for the forced separation from my son for his visitation with his father. I try not to dwell on it and to instead just focus on the time that I am spending with my son, but the closer we get to the start of his visitation cycle the more anxious and emotional I become. The next visitation begins on this coming Saturday (1/17) morning and last until my son is returned home next Thursday (1/22) morning. I will never be ok with my son staying with his father, but there is nothing I can do about it. -- sigh

[jelly-bean]

Does your ex mistreat your son in any way? Does he see to it that your son has everything he needs? Does he spend time with your son and nurture and teach him? If he does the last two things and doesn't mistreat the boy then all you can do is find a hobby or a friend so that you will have something to take your mind off of your temporary loss. I know how hard it is but, as you said, there is nothing you can do about it.

[Lady Courtesan]

My dear D4-

Maybe you can think about it this way. I lost both of my sons, so I would much rather be in your shoes than mine. He may be gone from the house sometimes, but he is not gone from your heart and you know he will be coming back to you, safe and sound.

I'm so glad you're here and think you are a very cool lady.

Just keep it together, hon. LC