My son hasn't spoken to me in almost a year
I need advice. I am trying not to get TOO excited because it might not even happen. I e-mailed my son a week ago- did not think I would get a reply, but decided to give it a shot. I asked him just how long he plans on punishing me by not having anything to do with me. I e-mailed him from work. I took a vacation day Friday, and when I got to work this morning there was an e-mail from him! I almost fell off my chair. Don't remember the exact words, but he more or less said that he did not have a specific timetable, and if I really wanted to talk to him he would think about it. He does not think it will accomplish anything though. Like I said, I am kind of excited- did not even think I would get a reply! But I'm trying to keep in mind that he may just e-mail me that he thought about it and decided against it. I need advice- it has been almost a year... he wanted to know what I wanted- I told him that he is my son and I want him to know I will always be here, and I miss him and love him and think we need communication. I am also kind of scared to death- if it DOES happen, what do I say? I'm afraid of saying the wrong thing. He sometimes gets very touchy- I once told him (jokingly) that if he and his girlfriend ever broke up, she would come live with me- and he got offended. I only wanted to let him know how much I love her, and when my mother in law said the same thing to me, I thought it was funny. Any advice?:) :confused: