I never got to meet him

[karin_sj]

4. I'm so sorry

I read your story from start to finish and was really touched by it. Your mother sounds like an amazing woman and thank goodness she had the strength, wisdom, and fortitude to leave your father. As a result, you had the loving, safe & secure family life that unfortunately, the other side of your family didn't.

I'm so sorry that you never got to meet your nephew. It sounds like that side of your family has had a lot of pain and heartbreak. You sound like a very kind person with a good head on your shoulders. To invite your mother to live with you (especially since it sounds like you're pretty young) is something quite rare and wonderful these days!

Take care and don't beat yourself up for not going to see your nephew. You had no idea that something like this would happen to him. It sounds like you developed a relationship and got to know him via Facebook, which I hope can give you some comfort.