Well done you did the right thing!

I am as honset with my son as I can be - he is 12years old! I do this to ensure that he is not worrying alone and not feeling responsible. When ever I discuss stuff with him I do it when we are naturally engaging so that it is not too dramatic - he always says 'it's okay Mum you have taught me not to worry about you - I Know you can handle it yourself'! I guess that his attitude is due to our openess and that is the best you can ask for! No guilt, no blame, no secretly worrying, = a happy healthy child :0) When I am not doing so well I also ensure that I do small things for him so he definitley knows he is not the problem - I brought him a love heart lolly the other day and told him how much I loved him - he was pleased with the chocolate and ate it all up ha ha!

You are a brave and good mother!