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Parents' feelings

Today, my son left me.

Life as a new member of society begins in a distant land

For many months, I was prepared to leave today, and I spent it with the desire to send it off with a smile.

But it was a little difficult 🥲

I am a stage 4 cancer patient.

And the thought that I might not be able to see my son again, I'm scared, I'm sad, I'm in tears.

When I see my son anxious, I want to scream, "Don't go anywhere! Stay with your mother!" But I'm telling myself that he has a life for his son and that I'm happy to support him...

But I'm lonely...

I wonder how other people overcame this loneliness

I'm worried if I don't show my energetic appearance. I don't think I should cry...

I got divorced, my sister was disabled, my mother had cancer...

Was my son happy?

your mother was happy to be with you.

Thank you for coming to my mother's place.

Let me cry a little today

2025/3/17 Edited to

親が息子を見送ることは、ひとつの大きな岐路です。新社会人としての生活を始める息子に対して、母親は一緒にいたいという気持ちと共に、息子の幸せを願う複雑な感情を抱きます。特に、病気や家族の状況が悪化する中で、子どもとの別れは辛いものになります。親としては、子どもを心配させないように元気な姿を見せつつ、内心では不安や寂しさを感じることも多いです。母としての役割を果たしつつ、これからの息子の人生に期待を寄せることが求められます。このような体験を通じて、他の親も同様の気持ちを抱えていることに気づくかもしれません。心の中で葛藤しながらも子どもを応援する姿は、親愛の象徴です。とりわけ、病気を抱える場合、その思いは一層強くなります。お互いが支え合いながら生きる姿勢が、家族の絆を深める要素となるでしょう。母親の苦悩と息子の成長を見守る温かい目が、この記事を通じて伝わります。

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