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Sylvie Meis Reflects on Son’s Departure and Joyful Ibiza Reunion

Daily facetime calls to her son after his move combined with a recent Ibiza getaway have soothed her empty-nest emotions

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Overview

  • In a Berlin interview with RTL, Meis described the lasting emotional impact of her son Damián’s 2020 move to live with his father Rafael van der Vaart
  • She revealed that she cried for weeks when passing her 19-year-old son’s former room as she adjusted to their new routines
  • Her son, now 19, plays for Ajax Amsterdam’s youth squad under a contract running through 2029
  • Meis called her Ibiza vacation with Damián “the best ever,” underscoring their close mother-son bond
  • She affirmed her happiness with partner Patrick Gruhn, who quietly supported her at the Berlin event