Missing 17 yr old son who is Royal Marines training very much :(

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I'm hoping someone on here can relate to this....My son came home on weekend leave this weekend and I feel I've taken two steps back. He joined up straight from school so I feel like I've lost valuable time with him and I don't think I'm coping very well with him coming home occasionally as it just makes me feel so sad when he goes again. He's always shattered when he's home so wants to chill out in his room/be with his girlfriend. I suppose it would just be nice to speak to someone who can relate to this, I don't know whether it's normal to be crying looking at photos of him as a child!!! tia

Oh totally normal to be crying wishing they were kids again.

I'm not in exactly same situation as you - but do have kids similar age who are gradually "flying the nest" My friends are all in same boat.

Yes this is a hard stage of life for us as Mums - you have to adjust to not having them with you.

Try to feel proud that you have brought him up to be independent enough to do something like join the marines.

Usually comes around the same time as peri menopause or menopause aswell so your emotions may be higher than normal.

I really appreciate your reply! I've recently been put on HRT (2/3 weeks) so not sure if that is making more tearful, I certainly feel it but I just feel so sad that he is gone at such a young age. I fully support him and am so proud of him and never show him that I feel sad.
I have a 20 year old daughter and 12 year old son as well so I'm not alone! it's just that I don't know anyone who's child has left home so young :(