I am not sure what to do or think for that matter... I really need some guidance.
My 9 year old son came home today and mentioned that he had been dumped by his little girlfriend at school. I gave him a cuddle and told him not to worry about it as I am sure things will work out. He seemed appeased by this until we got home. He said he wanted to write a letter to the little girl and that he wanted some private time, so I gave him this and did a few house hold chores.
By the time I was done he had finished his letter and was extremely upset. I gave him another cuddle and asked if he was ok. He assures me that he was, but he wanted me to read his letter as he wanted some help with it. This is what it read, word for word...
Listen M.... I need you.
I know you are going out with L..., but I'm a wreck with out you. Please I hardly can think with out you. Anyway you don't match with L... I don't know what to do with the others. Please M... Or otherwise I'll always have a sad face on me.
My concern is that this is a very deeply emotional letter for a 9 year old child. I can only judge by my own development, which was VERY fast, but nothing like this. I am not sure how to deal with this, or even if it’s normal. I feel so guilty that I feel this way and that I have betrayed my son's confidence in me by seeking advice from others...
Some guidance, please.