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My DS1 lives on the other side of the world...

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Sonolanona · 28/11/2024 20:04

And some days I just want to see him and hug him so tightly, and it just hurts that I can't.
I love that he met (here!) and married the most wonderful aussie (she lived with us for a couple of years and I adore her) and most of the time I am just glad that he is happy, has a good life there, and that Facetime and Whatsapp exists.

Next spring they are coming home for a few weeks and I can't wait, all the siblings will get together and it's always fabulous when my home is full again.

But right now, tonight, I just miss him so badly. When he left in 2020 just before lockdown hit, I sent him with a hug and a smile, and he knows and miss him (and her) and he misses us. But some days it just hits hard. I can say it here because I won't ever make him feel guilty by saying it to him. I miss my boy.

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Turmerictolly · 28/11/2024 20:08

That sounds so hard and must be difficult for you. Maybe FaceTime or give him a call to let him know you're thinking of him.

SleepingisanArt · 28/11/2024 20:43

I have a DC who is also far far away. We message often and I've recently had a short visit there which was fantastic. Ven though i miss them I'm happy because they are happy doing what they want to do whilst immersed in a completely different culture. I don't think they'll ever move back to the UK so I'll carry on messaging, chatting online and being grateful they are happy and healthy. I send several 'home comfort' packages (marmite, favourite biscuits, sweets etc) and they are always well received.

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