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ledamperry

ledamperry

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So, I was a very sad Mama today as I tackled a new parenthood issue for the first time. My son, a junior, broke up with his girlfriend of a year this morning and it was really the first one of my kids to have their heart broken. Even though he was the one doing the breaking up, and he thinks it was the right decision (for reasons I won't get into here - he wished things could be different) he still cares about her a lot and didn't want to hurt her in any way. And, I was really proud of him because he went to her house to talk to her in person instead of sending a text or something thoughtless like that - but then he came home and cried. And I hugged him and he cried more. How tough for this mama heart to see her 16 year old baby hurting like that.

(((Sigh)))
 
oh my....how wonderful that he let you hug him, and cried in front of mom. This is gonna be one awesome hubby and daddy! Good job mom!
 
It really stinks the first time they go through it, from both their point of view and ours as their mamas.
 
I'm so sorry for him- that is such a difficult time. Good for you both that he was able to come to you and share his emotions- sometimes I think society makes it so hard for boys to be able to do that. Big hug to you Leda!
 
Aw, that poor boy. I'm so sorry for him, but as others said, I think it's wonderful that he was able to use you as a comfort.
 
Poor guy! Very brave I must say, and so sweet to break down in front of mama! It's gotta be tough going through that for the first time...
 
It's great that he can come to you! My boys wouldn't, I don't think.
 
Wow...speaks so much for an amazing job you did raising him. Good job mama!!!
 
When I broke up the first time my mom was there for me too, and I'm so grateful for that! Hope he goes through it soon... time does heal!
 
We did that earlier in the year, very hard times. You must be pleased he is willing to talk to you about it. Must be a great Mum!
 
oh goodness, so sorry for him and you too! i have no words ... we are not there yet. soon i guess. but you are raising a lovely, warm hearted son to handle it in such a mature, kind way! kudos to you mama!
 
Sounds like he has handled this with grace and maturity. Even so, it doesn't make it easy. So sorry that he is hurting - and you as well! hugs!
 
That's a tough one. I think it's wonderful he came to you, he sounds very mature. Heart hurts are the hardest, for moms and kids.
 
i am dreading the day this happens in our house. i can clearly remember all of my break ups and the heartache & tears. wishing you and your son the strength to get through this.
 
Thank you all! He is a great kid - I am definitely blessed to have him. It's tough...no doubt...kind of took me off guard. He's still a bit out of it today, but better. Time is medicine with these things.

Thanks for all the sweet comments!
 
Oh, that is hard. I am glad that he is able to make such mature decisions, but it is tough as a parent to have to watch our kiddos go through these things. Hugs!
 
Oh my! Leda, you have such a good boy in your hands. For him to make such a tough decision and stick to it and do it in such a mature way. Praise his heart, he is going to make a very good boyfriend and eventually husband one day.
 
Poor guy :(. Glad he knew that knew he could trust mom with his tender heart, says a lot about you.
 
aaawwwwww so sad!!! I don't look forward to these kinds of things. My son's been dating his girl for almost a year. High school sweethearts for sure. I don't look forward to heartbreak for them but I'm not so sure I want them together forever yet.
 
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