Leaving my 23months old son to his grandparents who live 5 hours from our province

Nakakaintindi ko talaga kung gaano kalalaki ang decision na ito, at ang puso mo is sa tamang lugar, prioritizing your son's peace and stability over what's painful for you speaks volumes about your love for him. A few of us moms have made similar choices, at nakita namin na ang kids ay mas nag-thrive emotionally pag walang constant stress at tension sa paligid nila, kaya if your home situation is really that chaotic, your instinct to protect him from absorbing that energy ay totoo talaga. The thing is, 23 months pa lang siya kaya very moldable pa, at ang consistent, calm environment na maibibigay ng lolo at lola niya ay mas maganda for his emotional foundation kaysa staying in a stressful home, pero this is really something you should talk through with a pediatrician o child psychologist din, para ma-assure ka talaga about what's best for his specific situation. What I will say is: you staying connected through visits, calls, and making those moments count ay equally important as the physical arrangement, so huwag mo mababawi ang guilt nang malayo sa love mo for him.