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I guess I made difficult child mad!
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<blockquote data-quote="susiestar" data-source="post: 505304" data-attributes="member: 1233"><p>(((((HUGS)))))</p><p></p><p>Is it maybe time to put your phone on silent and let him deal with his things for a while? You are totally right in thinkng it is time for him to create his own adult life, but it will take some determination on your part. And maybe becoming deaf to his pleas or not answering the phone when he is calling. After all, if he is in crisis he has proven he knows how to get help, hasn't he?</p><p></p><p>Take what you would spend supporting him and get a therapist for yourself, and then use the rest to do something FUN or that you have wanted to do for a long time. He has enjoyed an extended childhood or teenage period, so he will experience growing pains and be unhappy about them. YOU grew up just fine so there is no reason to subject yourself to that, in my opinion.</p><p></p><p>Congratulations for getting him out of the house - that was a HUGE accomplishment!! If his stuff is still there, maybe put it on the porch and if it isn't gone in a few days contact freecycle and let those who want it come and get it? Then redecorate the room as a library or craft room or something you will enjoy!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="susiestar, post: 505304, member: 1233"] (((((HUGS))))) Is it maybe time to put your phone on silent and let him deal with his things for a while? You are totally right in thinkng it is time for him to create his own adult life, but it will take some determination on your part. And maybe becoming deaf to his pleas or not answering the phone when he is calling. After all, if he is in crisis he has proven he knows how to get help, hasn't he? Take what you would spend supporting him and get a therapist for yourself, and then use the rest to do something FUN or that you have wanted to do for a long time. He has enjoyed an extended childhood or teenage period, so he will experience growing pains and be unhappy about them. YOU grew up just fine so there is no reason to subject yourself to that, in my opinion. Congratulations for getting him out of the house - that was a HUGE accomplishment!! If his stuff is still there, maybe put it on the porch and if it isn't gone in a few days contact freecycle and let those who want it come and get it? Then redecorate the room as a library or craft room or something you will enjoy! [/QUOTE]
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