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Scared I won't cope without my mum

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amylou2 · 01/09/2017 20:08

My mum has been my main support for me and my children. My Ds has Asd /behavioural problems and anxiety where he's not left the house or been to school for a year. I finally have services involved to help after fighting a long time. Mum would come to all the meetings, help with meltdowns etc. She was my rock. We spoke several times a day.Two days ago she left a letter for my dad and one for me. She's walked out. The letter was very vague, but said she'd turned her phone off but would be in touch. I has spoke to her best friend who wouldn't say much but that it was permanent and she was starting a new life. I'm devastated. I feel betrayed and and grieving. Don't know how I will manage without her. I'm angry she could do this without explaining to me. If she's met someone I really would have understood but how she's gone about it I'm broken. I have to get my Ds to vulnerable learners next week for a few sessions and I really need her support. I have no friends as I'm isolated due to circumstances. Sorry this is so long, just need some advice and supporting words. Thanks

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Janeismymiddlename · 02/09/2017 23:35

Oh goodness, how horrible for you. I am sorry this is happening. I am not sure I really know what to say to be of any real support so just handholding and want to tell you that you are stronger than you think and you will be able to cope and get through this Flowers

BlossomCat · 02/09/2017 23:50

Oh what a difficult situation. Whilst you are needing your Mum to help, it sounds like she is under a lot of stress herself to just up and leave. That's probably not a decision she made lightly.
You will be stressed by yourself having to cope alone, but make strategic plans, think about how to manage the worst case scenario, and(hopefully) just get on with it.

You're going to have to be very strong for you, your kids and your mum to get through this. But being human, you probably will, and you'll be fine.
I hope that you and your mum both feel stronger very soon. Flowers

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