MommyLiberty5013 Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 We received word yesterday that our friends of five years since we moved here from out of state are moving out of state at the end of the summer. I had my cry yesterday. Today I told the kids. As I suspected, the news had the greatest impact on DS (my eldest who is a new 7). Their son who is his age, and mine have been pals these past years. The majority of DS's life has been spent knowing this friend. Plus, he's got a tender heart. He cried pretty heartily, which made me cry. I just validated his feelings and asked if he had any questions. Overall it went smoothly. He likes to journal so he may do that (but now he's playing (good)). I'm hoping they can write each other. So tough. It pained me to watch him face this loss. Any advice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapbookbuzz Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 You did the right thing by affirming his feelings. It's going to be tough when his pal moves. Between now and then, perhaps you can take strides to get to know some of your and his acquaintances better so you both won't feel at complete loss when your friends move. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 awww sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G5052 Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Just affirm his feelings and keep him busy. :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tess in the Burbs Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 My close friend told me last night she's moving...my kids were better about their friends leaving than me. It's ok to cry and grieve the loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmilyGF Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Here's my thread from 1.5 years ago. It was really hard. It still is hard. But we visited them in February (the whole family!) and it was great and very healing. My friends skype with them frequently still. And we work on thankfulness - few people get the blessing of such a friendship. And cry. Because the friendship is good. And don't draw back before you have to. Emily Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottakee Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 It is hard. One of my closest friends moved 130 miles away last summer when her DH took a church up there. I love the community they live in and the church is a perfect fit.....but I still don't like it. I have been able to drive up there several times and have seen her quite a few times. We try to talk on the phone about once a week. It is still hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 I'm so sorry. I would've cried too! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garga Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 This has happened 3 times to my youngest son. It's not fun. It's also often very hard on the child who is leaving. It's sad all around. I'm sorry for your ds and for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 It's so hard. I've been through that more than once when my kids were little. It's so heartbreaking when that happens. I'm sorry for your son. Hugs. Give him a hug from his cyber aunties. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneStepAtATime Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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