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I found it very difficult. FB friends sharing their children's achievements, the news full of it. It's one thing to not expect anything but then to have your nose rubbed in it. I am not upset ds has no exams, just what it represents. I've not seen or heard from him for five weeks.

I too balled my eyes out that BD has been so traumatised by AD that she's been too unwell for school & couldn't cope with home tutor or online lessons even so has had no education for last 3+ years & so couldn't sit GCSEs & certainly didn't get to celebrate results good or otherwise.Seeing all those vibrant joyful young people leaping up & down surrounded by loving caring friends just finished me off.We're not alone, so wish I'd posted on here yesterday instead of wallowing & grieving.Lot's of people go on to live fulfilling lives even though the exams went pear shaped & learning can be life long - perhaps they'll be able to do these things in their own time.Sending hugs to you TJ & Tsmum xxxx

I am guessing I will be posting the same post in 2 yrs timeJellies

I, too, have watched friends post their children's exam success on FB and have not been able to help but feel envious and sad that my daughters did not get to sit their exams this year. They are only in year 10 so next year is the main focus but I cannot see them achieving that. They were both scheduled to take 10 GCSEs but AD2 is having her timetable collapsed so that she might get 5 (although she still may not get back to school) and AD1 is unlikely to sit any exams. It is Sooooo reassuring to have others post that they are feeling the same way. Thanks all. JM x

middly did sit all her exams...she was hoping for five a-c's...she got five g-f she was not happy....I on the other hand was very pleased, she can always re-do them and I totally agree that learning is a lifelong thing.DS two years ago got 2 both c's...not in subjects that will help, but he got them with a lot of support from school, and is now learning that he will have to work hard too get anywhere.I am sad to say that it is unlikely that littly will sit any exams next year, so off the rails is she, and this is the child who gave us no problems and was a joy to be around...

@tsmum,sorry DS is treating you so shodily, sending gentle hugs and a large latte and by now famous blueberry muffins.

Mmm thank you coffee and muffins, delish!

Feeling for you all and glad that you are atleast able to share your dissapointments with others who understand.ndf

Don't read Facebook anymore stick to planet adoption it is the place where I feel at home safe and respected

Ditto Homerton I still have fb but changed the settings on everyone so their posts don't just appear on my page. So I only check when I am feeling strong, its helped me cope with my weird and wonderful world we call planet adoption and their world.