So Many Different Emotions

[Jeppy]

My difficult child is away from home for a month or two. Is it weird that I feel so many different emotions all in the same day or sometimes the same hour? Sadness, relief, worry, exhaustion, fear, hope, anger, numbness, edginess.

 

[timer lady]

What you're feeling is very normal ~ for any parent not just the parent of a difficult child.

Use this time now to rebuild your strength, regroup & reconnect with friends & try to carve out some kind of life for yourself. It's very important to have a life outside of GFGdom.

Let the feelings flow ~ have a good cry, throw a party for no reason at all, meet friends for dinner, whatever. Now is the time to learn how to have a life with & without your difficult child.

 

[klmno]

Perfectly normal, especially for the parent of a difficult child who might not have left home expectedly or under the best of circumstances. It took me several months on an emotional roller coaster before I could even start to think straight. Just ask the ladies here. LOL!

 

[Wiped Out]

Hugs,
I agree it's perfectly normal. Time to take care of you.

 

[DDD]

been there done that, it is normal and will get better. It takes some longer than other but you will regain a feeling of peace at home. Many heartfelt hugs are coming your way. DDD

 

[helpme]

Hang in there. Keep working on you.
Helping yourself is the best thing you
can do right now.