All the kids were removed from mum due to her addiction issues. They see her occasionally. The court only allows supervised visits.
We have the younger 2 with us on Holiday- and are here for 2 weeks. The elder DSS's 2nd hand phone just gave up the ghost - it was on its last legs but he got it for Xmas last year. So it's basically 2 years and 6 months old .
He is furious as it means he can't have any contact with his mates. He said he is not coming with us again and wants to stay with mum.
I said very kindly: 'I wish you could mate..'
What would have been a better way to reply?
I love him to bits and he is in therapy already (at his own request)
Any tips? Thanks x