Dear Melody:

It is a terrible grief for parents when there is an estrangement from their child or children.

At one point my daughter did not communicate with me for about 15 months. This was years and years ago.

But it was not like the situation with your son. She was merely going through some bad times of her own and before too long was over them and now we are once again mother and daughter.

I have read articles about your son's malady and know there is no comparison. But I want you to know that I empathize with you. There was many a time when my husband drove me around in our car, with me sobbing.

Hugs to you dear Melody.

Shirley H.