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My son and 3 grandchildren have moved to Japan

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AGAA4 Mon 29-Jun-20 16:45:34

Hales64. I am so sorry. Your family moving so far away is so hard for you.

It will take time to come to terms with and the counselling should help with that.

Be kind to yourself and take care flowers

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sodapop Mon 29-Jun-20 16:45:12

I'm sorry to hear you feel so sad now your family have moved to Japan Hales64 what a wonderful opportunity for the children to live there and experience that culture.
I hope the counselling helps you. Turn this on its head and be proud of your family for getting on with their lives and having such an adventure. There are many things you can do with your life, it doesn't need to be empty there are a lot of people out there who could use your help . There are a lot of things I'm sure you could enjoy once you feel a bit better. Our adult children move on and are independent so we have to make a different life without them. I wish you well.

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Hales64 Mon 29-Jun-20 16:29:44

I am struggling to cope with the fact that, just before Christmas, my son and his 3 children moved to Japan. His wife had gone ahead in August. These particular grandchildren are the lights of my life as I had a lot of input in their lives due to their parents not coping very well. I video call them twice a week but I'm simply heartbroken without them. My life is empty now, even though I'm married, there is no joy in me anymore. I put on an act for everyone. I'm due to start over the telephone counselling for depression. I just don't know what to do now.

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