Oh dear. Virtual hugs to you Clara. 

Worrying about our kids is really the worst worry for parents to have, isn't it? Whatever your son's issues are, or might be, at least you are seeing people, and dealing with them. Oh course, he may just be delayed with no other issues. You just don't know for sure yet. My youngest was also speech delayed, but he began to talk eventually and caught up quickly.

I'm so sorry you're having such a rough time. 

I'm sorry your troubles are weighing hard on you tonight, Clara. It can start a kind of mourning, dealing with life when things go in ways you don't expect or want. I understand not wanting to wear out your venting privileges, but for as long as you want to vent here, I know a lot of us will listen, understand, and want good things for you. Consider yourself cyber-hugged. 

Well, I've been sitting in my living room crying tonight too, over health issues and other things.  So you're not alone, if that helps.  Vent away, no worries.  

I know you're going to do everything to help your son reach his full potential.  He's very young, and catching things early makes a world of difference. My mom was a preschool teacher, and usually once or twice a year she would refer a child for early intervention testing (and therapy if necessary).  Sometimes the parents were really resistant to the idea that their child needed some extra help, but in the end they were so glad they followed through and the kids made great progress.  I'm hoping things get better for you and your family soon.

@ClaraOswin, I'm sorry you're feeling sad and overwhelmed. I just wanted to say that my oldest son didn't speak any words until he was almost three but then he rapidly caught up to the other children.  Now, his son turned two in October and isn't saying many words at all, although he is very adept at bye-bye!  He is receiving speech therapy, like your son, but, because of our experience with his dad, I'm really not too concerned about him.

I realize you are worried that your son may have other issues, but he may not. Children do develop at their own speed.  

I said this on the childfree thread but to have a child is to worry. He sounds like a lovely little boy. Feel free to post here anytime about this. It's a great outlet, especially at night when everything seems so much worse.

Thank you all so much. It's really nice to be able to vent here. I ended up posting one short, sad status update on Facebook last night. But decided to delete it before bed, I'm glad I did. I'm sure it would have led to much unsolicited advice from people I haven't technically spoken to in years. Hopefully today is better. My son is still in bed (his sleep habits have been a bit off lately.) I'm usually in a much better mood once I see his cute face. 

Awww, I'm sorry you are feeling so shitty.  I'm afraid I don't have any advice, but I'm sending good thoughts and virtual hugs your way. 

And at night it always feels so much worse, and seems to close around you.

My nephew had delayed speech - didn't speak properly until he was nearly 4 - but then caught up. It happens.

Vent anytime - sometimes internet strangers are useful, because we are a community, and can not make you feel you are over venting to any one person. Lots of virtual hugs.

My sister started talking at three. At seven her teacher tried to explain to my mother that probably she was dyslexic, my mother didn't listen, she was never assessed nor helped for her issues. Languages for her are a never ending mystery,  nevertheless she took classic studies at high school (5 years of latin and greek among  others) somehow se survived out of stubbornness and hard work.  Now she has a master degree in biochemistry and works as a pharmacist. 

Maybe his talents are less common and less apparent but will emerge later. Since he is already being treated by professionals, you can, as his mum, try to focus on seeing his abilities, maybe this will help you feel better and him develop better.