depression

[dada]

Every year it gets worse and worse....you would think I would be used to it by now...wouldnt wish this feeling on anyone....my son's summer here is over...had to take him home today...now I'm at home.....and.........it sucks.:(

[Matthew 2000 Eagle]

I know how you feel Dada! I had my daughter for almost the entire summer break, and I had to take her back last week. I couldn't even sleep the first 2 nights she was back home.

Ayy bro, you helped me get thru some things, and I'm giving you my word that I'll help you and be here when you need me.

[jtk1519]

While I don't have any kids of my own, in my own way, I know what you guys mean and you have my heartfelt sympathies.

[tayb]

It might make you feel a LITTLE better... but rest assured they miss you too.

[jakerz]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKK-0HDlQNQ&feature=related

Im sending good vibes your way man

[WestPlano006]

Exactly how I've felt the second half of summer... worked all day every day at home by myself for about a month.

[jakerz]

Exactly how I've felt the second half of summer... worked all day every day at home by myself for about a month.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vgflAX-zss&feature=related

[EagleDude73]

I went through this every summer with my two boys. Both were in upstate NY. After a few years, my youngest came to live with me and the oldest stayed there. Now we all travel back and forth, youngest in H-Town, oldest in New York. I missed all the great baseball games they played early on. It will get better, trust me.

[slorch]

From a kid that didn't have a dad growing up, i hope you can take solace in the fact that regardless of the current living arrangements, your kids will remember what you have done for/ with them for the rest of their lives, because I damn sure remember when my dad WASN'T there!

That doesn't mean when you physically aren't there, that they don't think about you or what you teach them. My dad's physical absence paled in comparison with the agony of knowing he chose to leave us. IMO, falling out of love with their momma doesn't = turning your back on your kids. Don't for a second underestimate how invaluable you are to your children as a father. Just knowing you love them and would do anything for them is something a lot of kids don't have. Keep your chin up and continue to be what your kids need you to be. You are their daddy for a lifetime. Nobody can ever change that, nor would they want it to change.

[dada]

Thanks guys I appreciate it. But like I say, I dont think this is something I'll ever get used to, it's getting worse because now my two year old is so attached to him and she dosent understand why he's gone...she's keeps asking me where he is, but there is nothing I can tell her. I honestly don't see how some people can go so long without seeing their kids.

[ktCarl]

Thanks guys I appreciate it. But like I say, I dont think this is something I'll ever get used to, it's getting worse because now my two year old is so attached to him and she dosent understand why he's gone...she's keeps asking me where he is, but there is nothing I can tell her. I honestly don't see how some people can go so long without seeing their kids.

My heart goes out to you and Matthew. There are plenty people on this board to help console you.

And to answer the sentence I emboldened........wait until they become teenagers. :D :eek:

[trojanbacker]

Man, I am with you on this. My son headed back to college early this morning and I've been dreading this day for a week.

[wesaxman34]

I'm going to be a junior this semester and my mom still hates it when I leave. I guess I won't fully understand until I have kids of my own...and I hope it will be a good while from now:D