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(212 Posts)
Grammaretto Mon 20-Oct-25 19:24:02

It sounds to me as though your son has a problem in his own life and is lashing out at you instead of seeking help to resolve this.
It's painful for you but hopefully when he is in a happier place the relationship with you can be restored.
I don't think there is much you can do except be patient.

Babs03 Mon 20-Oct-25 18:51:08

Hithere

Your son gave you a gift - his side of the story and what you could do to improve the situation

However, his reasons are not good enough for you (as if you are the judge of that) and "he broke the family" - read with sarcasm

Horrid response.
The OP has admitted to being her harshest critic, most parents are. And if the son’s siblings are sticking with her and showing their support I can safely say she got it right with two them. The third is lashing out as can often happen with young adults. Am hoping that in time they will reunite 🙏🏾🙏🏾

silverlining48 Mon 20-Oct-25 18:45:12

If you call that a ‘gift’ it’s not one that anyone wants Hithere.

LOUISA1523 Mon 20-Oct-25 18:39:15

Hithere

Your son gave you a gift - his side of the story and what you could do to improve the situation

However, his reasons are not good enough for you (as if you are the judge of that) and "he broke the family" - read with sarcasm

This is a vile post...what sort of person writes this ?

Doodledog Mon 20-Oct-25 18:27:22

Could you ask him (via a sibling if necessary) if there is anything you could do to repair things? It would then be up to you whether you did it, but at last you would know what he's thinking.

StripeyGran Mon 20-Oct-25 18:21:38

I feel sad for OP. It sounds awful.

Easier said than done but perhaps a cooling off period?

Georgesgran Mon 20-Oct-25 18:05:55

I wondered if it was me who had misunderstood Hithere’s post!
Obviously not - totally uncalled for.

Maelil Mon 20-Oct-25 18:04:58

What a sad, damaged person you must be to be so full of bile.

rafichagran Mon 20-Oct-25 18:01:57

Hithere

Your son gave you a gift - his side of the story and what you could do to improve the situation

However, his reasons are not good enough for you (as if you are the judge of that) and "he broke the family" - read with sarcasm

Nasty, sarcasic, post. He gave his reasons, why should OP admit to something she considers untrue?The other siblings also feel alot of it is unjustified.
I notice with alot of your posts hithere you always side with the adult offspring and get very brusque with the OP. Maybe look to yourself.
I am not a estranged parent by the way.

Hithere Mon 20-Oct-25 17:48:54

Your son gave you a gift - his side of the story and what you could do to improve the situation

However, his reasons are not good enough for you (as if you are the judge of that) and "he broke the family" - read with sarcasm

Babs03 Mon 20-Oct-25 17:28:13

So sorry you are going through this. The good news is that even though your son is blanking you this has only been since Jan, and I know it feels like an eternity right now but it really isn’t, there is still time for your son to come round. You mention your other ACs, his brother and sister, have they any idea why he is doing this?
My advice would be to simply send an email or letter saying you understand that he needs space right now but you are there if he needs you and that you love him very much. And leave it at that for now, get on with your life and try to fill your time with things that you enjoy which will distract you from this situation, as well as holding those who are still close to you even closer.
You can’t force this or change it your son is a grown man who has made his own decision about this for now.
Wishing you well
🌹🙏🏾

TopNan1 Mon 20-Oct-25 17:01:58

My son has blanked me since January and when he eventually did decide to talk to me ( "it was very hard for him") he hit me with a broadside of complaints and reasons why he'd stopped talking to me. Most were totally unjustified and I say that because I am my harshest critic, I don't have a high opinion of myself. I can only own one of his accusations but my attitude at that time was defensive because I was going through a lot of stress and grief.
Anyway he's not exactly estranged but doesn't initiate any contact and if I phone him he doesn't answer and doesn't ring back. I feel like it's the oceans and puddles thing now - why should I jump over an ocean for him when he's not prepared to jump over a puddle for me. His brother and sister naturally don't take sides but they are aching for me because they know how heartbroken I am and how a lot of what he said was unjustified. They are trying to maintain the status quo but sadly I think my son has completely blown our family apart. I'm not sure I even like him anymore!! Just my story and some days I get so depressed about it. We were once very close and I think that's no longer the case.