Hi IMs, for those of you separated with kids, how do you cope?
I recently separated with my husband and we share our 2.5 year old on an equal 5-day turnabout. When I don't have him, I miss my son so so much. I've tried to keep busy but i can't do that all the time. I never wanted to separate, so I'm struggling with that too. Help.
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It's definitely an adjustment. It's natural to miss them. Feelings are good, not bad! I think we have become so frightened of feelings in this modern age.
I use the time to do things that I find harder to do with my son around. I also take some time to spoil myself. Take along bath, watch a movie, read a book, exercise, meet a friend for coffee and actually talk.
I think having the feeling of working towards or prepping for him to come home helps. I like to make sure my chores are done so when my son is home I'm not worried about getting washing done etc.