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20 yo DS2 cooked dinner tonight

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Connect3 · 19/05/2023 19:58

I could cry.

I know, ridiculous right? But he's had such a horrible time since lockdown and then his dad died and he retreated right inside himself, lost his job, tried uni but that didn't work out. He's barely spoken to anyone for a year and doesn't eat except junk in the middle of the night.

This evening he has googled a recipe, done the shopping, cooked the dinner and sat at the table to eat it with me. And it was delicious.

Honestly, I am crying writing this.

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OneWildNightWithJBJ · 19/05/2023 20:02

Oh, that’s wonderful OP! Sorry for all you’ve been through. I get it. If my DS manages something that might look insignificant to others, it really isn’t to him and it’s a great feeling.

Glad you enjoyed!

LadyDaffodil · 19/05/2023 20:03

How wonderful 😍

gogohmm · 19/05/2023 20:04

One resilient son. Be proud

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TomatoSandwiches · 19/05/2023 20:04

What a lovely bit of news, well done to your DS, I don't blame you for crying, just make sure if he catches you that it's not because the food is bad 😉

StopGo · 19/05/2023 20:05

Brilliant! Well done @Connect3 DS. DH died during the pandemic our DS has found cooking therapeutic

MrsTerryPratchett · 19/05/2023 20:09

That's lovely.

beeswain · 19/05/2023 20:13

Cry away, this is lovely and sounds very significant. Give him a big hug.

Notonthestairs · 19/05/2023 20:14

Lovely stuff. Well done Connect3's son - and to you Connect3. What a tough time you've both had. BrewFlowers

AlwaysGinPlease · 19/05/2023 20:15

That's lovely Op. 💕

mathanxiety · 19/05/2023 20:16

Wonderful!!

I hope this is a sign that he's getting his life back.

StJulian2023 · 19/05/2023 20:17

Amazing. Lots of love.

DyslexicPoster · 19/05/2023 20:19

Well done ds!

WoahLivingOnABear · 19/05/2023 20:19

Sometimes the small things are really the big things... how lovely that he chose to cook for you.

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Connect3 · 19/05/2023 20:20

WoahLivingOnABear · 19/05/2023 20:19

Sometimes the small things are really the big things... how lovely that he chose to cook for you.

"Chose" might be stretching it. There was some encouragement, but he did it.

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TwigTheWonderKid · 19/05/2023 20:21

I am crying and he's not even mine!

So lovely. You must really feel he's turned a corner. 💕

Brewskipa · 19/05/2023 20:22

Oh OP that brought a tear to my eye. These seemingly small things can be such huge milestones for young people with struggles. What an amazing achievement.

YaWeeSkitter · 19/05/2023 20:23

A meal worth celebrating!
Cry away - small achievements matter

readbooksdrinktea · 19/05/2023 20:24

That's amazing. Hopefully, he's on his way back.

MyGrandmaLizzie · 19/05/2023 20:27

Brilliant, well done to your son.

Gindrinker43 · 19/05/2023 20:27

Having a little cry with you OP xx

WinedropsOnMoses · 19/05/2023 20:29

Lovely 😍

fatsdominospizza · 19/05/2023 20:33

That is a huge step forward OP! So delighted to hear that. Genuinely warms my heart. So many young people struggling right now.

RedDoughnut · 19/05/2023 20:39

That's lovely to read. Brings a warm glow.

LadyWiddiothethird · 19/05/2023 20:41

Good news,several years ago now my adult son retreated from life,it was a horrid time,he also used to come down to eat in the middle of the night.

Thankfully he came out the other side.Wishing you and your son well.

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Connect3 · 19/05/2023 20:44

LadyWiddiothethird · 19/05/2023 20:41

Good news,several years ago now my adult son retreated from life,it was a horrid time,he also used to come down to eat in the middle of the night.

Thankfully he came out the other side.Wishing you and your son well.

That's lovely to hear. Was there a turning point for your DS?

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