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<blockquote data-quote="CrazyinVA" data-source="post: 381598" data-attributes="member: 1157"><p>If she is stealing and has a history of substance abuse, there's a good chance that the substance abuse is one of the issues here. I would be tempted to search her room. I also agree that borderline is a strong possibility, based on the behavior your describe. The list of behaviors/symptoms is very similar to borderline (in fact, many personality disorders have those same symptoms). There are some good books out there for dealing with borderline personality disorders, especially the "Walking on Eggshells" ones, which may help you as you struggle with this situation. </p><p></p><p>I would definitely contact your local authorities regarding the laws for evicting an adult child from yur home. Here, you have to give 30 days notice and file using the eviction process through the courts. Of course, if you find illegal drugs in your home, all bets are off in my book. </p><p></p><p>At this point, you are not doing her any favors by refraining from pressing charges. She needs to own her behavior, and suffer the consequences of her choices. </p><p></p><p>I want to echo the suggestion that you come on over the Parents Emeritus forum; there are many of us over there who have "been there done that" with our adult children. If you read through the posts there you will see many stories similar to your own.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="CrazyinVA, post: 381598, member: 1157"] If she is stealing and has a history of substance abuse, there's a good chance that the substance abuse is one of the issues here. I would be tempted to search her room. I also agree that borderline is a strong possibility, based on the behavior your describe. The list of behaviors/symptoms is very similar to borderline (in fact, many personality disorders have those same symptoms). There are some good books out there for dealing with borderline personality disorders, especially the "Walking on Eggshells" ones, which may help you as you struggle with this situation. I would definitely contact your local authorities regarding the laws for evicting an adult child from yur home. Here, you have to give 30 days notice and file using the eviction process through the courts. Of course, if you find illegal drugs in your home, all bets are off in my book. At this point, you are not doing her any favors by refraining from pressing charges. She needs to own her behavior, and suffer the consequences of her choices. I want to echo the suggestion that you come on over the Parents Emeritus forum; there are many of us over there who have "been there done that" with our adult children. If you read through the posts there you will see many stories similar to your own. [/QUOTE]
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