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[quote=Anonymous]Something that really bugs me is when people use the term "devastated" in a really inappropriate way. My kids were devastated when their dad died when they were 8 and 7 years old. OP -- have you asked your son about the reasons for his choice? You mention his humility -- do you appreciate the good qualities of his character? Do you get that he is not you -- he is a separate person? Instead of being "devastated", I would try to tell yourself that you are very lucky, and so is your son to have these great choices that you did not have. Presumably, you and your husband did a lot to make these great choices possible. You didn't have those choices, and you regret it -- he does. Let him make the choice. Celebrate the fact that he can choose -- and it would be great if you could focus on being proud of him, rather than disappointed that he will not fulfill your fantasy.[/quote]
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