dear amy: i got divorced when my son was 14. now he's 19 and he won't talk to me. all phone calls, texts and emails are ignored. he's five hours away in college. what do i do?
Dear Heartbroken: Young men your son's age are somewhat notorious for communicating badly with their parents, but I agree that this is extreme. You two seem to have a lot of rebuilding to do.
I suggest you communicate with your ex and see if you can arrange for you and your older son to pick up your younger son from college at the end of the semester. Packing the car and taking a road trip together would be an opportunity for you to share an experience and reconnect. Don't push too hard, but don't give up on him.