AceShowbiz - Kourtney Kardashian has been feeling gutted over her strained relationship with her 14-year-old son, Mason Disick, who decided to move in with his dad, Scott Disick. The Lemme founder shared her emotional turmoil on the latest season of "The Kardashians", revealing how Mason's choice to skip a family trip to Australia to stay with his dad has deeply affected her.

"People have told her it's just a natural part of life and that Mason will come back to her once he establishes his own identity, but it's still painful," an insider shared.

Adding to Kourtney's distress is Scott's parenting that's quite different from hers. "Scott always tries to be the cool dad. The kids can have all the sugar and junk food they want [at his house], and they can stay up as late as they want and watch whatever they want. [He] buys them anything they ask for. It's no surprise they all love going to his house," the source explained. This lenient parenting style makes Scott's house a highly attractive option for Mason.

This shift comes at a particularly poignant time, as Kourtney navigates her new marriage to Travis Barker and the arrival of their son, Rocky. Despite the ups and downs, Kourtney is trying to respect Mason's wishes while also dealing with her broken heart. She is aware that her son's preference for staying with Scott is a part of him needing his dad right now, but it doesn't make the situation any less painful.

Mason has also been noticeably absent from the family's Hulu series and their social media accounts, preferring a more private life compared to his younger siblings. However, he did make a rare appearance in the Season 5 finale of "The Kardashians" during a family dinner at Kylie Jenner's home, showing a brief moment of familial closeness despite the ongoing strains. He has also joined Instagram.

The discord within the Kardashian-Disick-Barker household underscores the complex dynamics at play, especially as the children adapt to the changes brought by their parents' new relationships. Kourtney is doing her best to navigate these challenges while trying to ensure that all her children feel loved and supported.

As fans await the next season, it's clear that the Kardashian saga is far from over, filled with more emotional twists and turns that keep audiences engaged.