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Just a proud mum post

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unknownorigins · 22/04/2022 08:23

I'm just going to post a proud mum post, because I'm so relieved and happy for my DS. I've posted numerous times on here about how my DS has struggled with friendships, often been on the edge of friendship groups, not found his tribe. He's very bright, a bit geeky, not massively social but was in desperate need of a couple of good mates.

Starting Senior School during Covid didn't help and forming friendships was so hard for him (as it was for many others I'm sure).

Well yesterday he had his 13th birthday party with 4 of his friends. They are lovely boys, he was so happy just messing about and being a bit goofy, the smile on his face was just brilliant. He's finally got there and it's such a relief and pleasure. I wanted to post it here anonymously just because I'm so bloody grateful.

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Chickoletta · 22/04/2022 08:25

That’s such a lovely post. Well done to your boy. Must have been a really special day.

Fizzbo · 22/04/2022 08:25

That’s a lovely, cheerful post to start off the day! 😃

HollowTalk · 22/04/2022 08:26

That is so lovely. He sounds a great boy!

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AnyCakeButBattenburg · 22/04/2022 08:26

That's lovely. It's so hard to see our children upset or lonely, isn't it? I'm glad your lad has made some friends. Best of luck to him x

carefullycourageous · 22/04/2022 08:27

That is so nice! It is these moments that just really lift the spirits.

DifficultBloodyWoman · 22/04/2022 08:27

You are clearly giving him all the right parental support. Good for you and good for him!

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unknownorigins · 22/04/2022 08:32

Thanks so much everyone 😊
I've had some great advice here over the years which has really helped when I've been down and worrying. MN vipers are the best😁

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LadyEloise100 · 22/04/2022 08:34

@unknownorigins
Delighted for you and your son.
I know where you are coming from.
One of my dc was shy and diffident. I worried about him. I needn't have. He has great friends, has different hobbies and is always busy with his life. It just took him a longer while for "lift off"

JustATomCat · 22/04/2022 08:36

This is lovely. ❤

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unknownorigins · 22/04/2022 08:38

@LadyEloise100

@unknownorigins Delighted for you and your son. I know where you are coming from. One of my dc was shy and diffident. I worried about him. I needn't have. He has great friends, has different hobbies and is always busy with his life. It just took him a longer while for "lift off"
Yes, exactly this! And as much as people try and reassure us that it will happen in time, it's so hard to watch them going through it. Didn't help that his older brother had a large friendship group. I'd have been delighted with one good friend to be honest so to see him with 4 was amazing.
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Moodycow78 · 22/04/2022 08:38

What a great post to read on a Friday morning thank you, am so glad for your boy xxx

Beit · 22/04/2022 08:44

Wonderful ❤

WhatWouldTheDoctorDo · 22/04/2022 08:47

Ah, lovely. I have a similar DS who only found his people at high school. My biggest worry about the pandemic was about how it would affect him starting high school after a miserable time in primary, but over the last year he's found a great bunch of like minded souls!

Comedycook · 22/04/2022 08:53

That's awesome...it's wonderful to see your kids happy isn't it.

Chickaletta0 · 22/04/2022 08:54

This made me well up. So happy for you op x

Furrbabymama87 · 22/04/2022 08:59

That's great OP. I'm hoping the same will happen for my teenager soon. He's got a nice group of mates at school but he likes to live the hermit life at the moment...

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unknownorigins · 22/04/2022 09:01

@WhatWouldTheDoctorDo

Ah, lovely. I have a similar DS who only found his people at high school. My biggest worry about the pandemic was about how it would affect him starting high school after a miserable time in primary, but over the last year he's found a great bunch of like minded souls!
That's wonderful, so pleased for you and your DS. Sometimes you feel powerless to help them which is the worst feeling as a parent. Delighted it happened for you 😊
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unknownorigins · 22/04/2022 09:06

@Furrbabymama87

That's great OP. I'm hoping the same will happen for my teenager soon. He's got a nice group of mates at school but he likes to live the hermit life at the moment...
Oh bless him, fingers crossed for you, they do seem to go through that hermit phase which is tricky.
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SomethingWitty44 · 22/04/2022 09:08

That's brought a tear to my eye! What a wonderful read to start the day.

FourChimneys · 22/04/2022 09:10

That's so lovely, I hope they all stay together and have loads of fun.

Knifer · 22/04/2022 10:01

That's so lovely. Xx

Deathraystare · 23/04/2022 14:21

I remember my friend telling me her son was always on his own in the playground (when he first started school) and she was very worried about that. Of course , later on he had tons of friends, was a very popular boy and later on at work, was a very popular employee and where he moved to, joined a local rugby team.

So glad your son 'blossomed'.

idontknowdoi · 23/04/2022 14:24

Something in my eye... ❤️

MangoLipstick · 23/04/2022 14:28

Lovely post op, I’m glad your son is happy.

It’s also nice to see posts on mn where you are being positive about your dc ❤️

Proudmummw · 14/03/2023 12:51

unknownorigins · 22/04/2022 08:23

I'm just going to post a proud mum post, because I'm so relieved and happy for my DS. I've posted numerous times on here about how my DS has struggled with friendships, often been on the edge of friendship groups, not found his tribe. He's very bright, a bit geeky, not massively social but was in desperate need of a couple of good mates.

Starting Senior School during Covid didn't help and forming friendships was so hard for him (as it was for many others I'm sure).

Well yesterday he had his 13th birthday party with 4 of his friends. They are lovely boys, he was so happy just messing about and being a bit goofy, the smile on his face was just brilliant. He's finally got there and it's such a relief and pleasure. I wanted to post it here anonymously just because I'm so bloody grateful.

I am very proud of my little boy, he is the brightest, loveliest, intelligent happy confident fun little boy. He's has to spend most of his with me all the time and we have a great time. When he meets people he is friendly also cautious knowing he needs to stay near mummy at all times and always comes with me, now puts on his clothes with ease and is very tidy. He loves playing with his toys and cars although engages with colouring and crafts. We have the best chats and he speaks so well always wanting to learn new words. At night he goes to sleep with ease and wakes up ready for action. He loves exploring and adventure but just knows when it's time to go. We are very lucky to have each other and excited about the future. I just love him more than I can put in to words.

I hope I'm the future people focus on the positives between us which is the unbreakable love of a mother and child. I know people see there is always another side to any story and ours has been full of love.

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