And if you need a break from your boyfriend, no matter what the reason is, he should be supportive especially if it has nothing to do with him. If you've experienced life-altering events, then he should be completely by your side, even if it means being away from you. He needs to understand this, and you need to make it as clear as possible to him. Tell him that it's not a break-up.. it's just a break. You want to be by yourself, you want time to think without him being there to affect your mind and attitude. Let him know that it isn't because of anything he did, and if he isn't supportive of you, it may just turn into a breakUP.
but do what you want...not what he wants.