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<blockquote data-quote="recoveringenabler" data-source="post: 581467" data-attributes="member: 13542"><p>Good morning gsingjane. Sounds like a bad night for you. I'm sorry. I think your mother is absolutely correct, your son knows exactly how to manipulate you to get what he wants from you. It may be prudent for you to limit your conversations with him, I have found that the situation will escalate as he realizes you will no longer give in to his demands. Best to keep yourself out of that and very well supported. It is wonderful that you are using contemplation and prayer. Make sure you nurture yourself, keep yourself in supportive environments, take very good care of YOU. It is time to focus your attention on yourself and the rest of your family and take it off of your son. I imagine at this point, he has used up much of the energy and joy of your lives, leaving you depleted and worn out. Don't allow that anymore.</p><p></p><p>It is helpful to us to remember you and your story if you put a signature at the bottom of your posts, as you see we have all done. Go up on the right here and click on settings and go to signature. </p><p></p><p>This is a challenging path for all of us. It goes against our own beliefs about parenting and what that means. However, enabling him and allowing his bad behavior only robs both of you of a healthy fulfilling life. His choices are his, regardless of his health issues. He is still responsible for his choices. He is an adult. It's good that you saw the predictable script of how he uses you, I had to see that with my daughter as well. It's hard, but that is the truth, we have to face it. You're doing a good job, stay strong, get support, take deep breaths.............many gentle hugs coming your way.........</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="recoveringenabler, post: 581467, member: 13542"] Good morning gsingjane. Sounds like a bad night for you. I'm sorry. I think your mother is absolutely correct, your son knows exactly how to manipulate you to get what he wants from you. It may be prudent for you to limit your conversations with him, I have found that the situation will escalate as he realizes you will no longer give in to his demands. Best to keep yourself out of that and very well supported. It is wonderful that you are using contemplation and prayer. Make sure you nurture yourself, keep yourself in supportive environments, take very good care of YOU. It is time to focus your attention on yourself and the rest of your family and take it off of your son. I imagine at this point, he has used up much of the energy and joy of your lives, leaving you depleted and worn out. Don't allow that anymore. It is helpful to us to remember you and your story if you put a signature at the bottom of your posts, as you see we have all done. Go up on the right here and click on settings and go to signature. This is a challenging path for all of us. It goes against our own beliefs about parenting and what that means. However, enabling him and allowing his bad behavior only robs both of you of a healthy fulfilling life. His choices are his, regardless of his health issues. He is still responsible for his choices. He is an adult. It's good that you saw the predictable script of how he uses you, I had to see that with my daughter as well. It's hard, but that is the truth, we have to face it. You're doing a good job, stay strong, get support, take deep breaths.............many gentle hugs coming your way......... [/QUOTE]
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