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Sounds like a standard response :) Try to steel yourself against those and just know that you provided her the information, now it's up to her to take the next step. If she chooses not to call, that's on her. As a wise person said to me long ago: don't work harder than she does [to change...

I'm sorry you're dealing with this, so many of us have been there. I have one suggestion about the texts from her ... when my Oldest used to send similar texts, I'd respond with the phone number to the local homeless intake center. I'd say something like, "I'm sorry you're hurting ... here's...

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I know these feelings so well .. and my heart goes out to you, Copa. Others have said all the things I would say but I just had one suggestion about the mail: if you don't want to deal with collecting bills/mail for him, you can always write "not at this address" on the envelope and put it in...

For carry-out, I'll usually leave a small tip if it's a locally-owned small business. I don't tip at chains. I always tip on Uber and taxis, and on delivery.

Ugh I am so sorry you had to come back to all this. Sounds like you're handling everything just right. Do your best to focus on the wonderful memories you have from your vacation! Hope you took lots of pictures!

Like SWOT, I made my kids responsible for their own laundry early on - I think it was around age 13 (my mom did the same to me!). That doesn't mean I didn't ocasionally throw something in for them form tine to time. The way I look at it is this: Saying, "hey I'm doing a load of darks, do you...

Bingo - becuase we have absolutely no control over whether or not someone else is happy or unhappy. Just keep reminding yourself of that! I'd like to add: "What other people think of me is none of my business."

I understand, one of my kids lies constantly - big things, little things, inconsequential thngs, doesn't matter. She lies .. and then if confronted, she has a semi-logical excuse ready so quickly it's scary. It's like gaslighting - I must be the crazy one because that's not what she said/did...

Our adult kids have all kinds of backgrounds, and not all have a mental illness diagnosis. Please do share your story - there are a ton of experienced parents here to help you through whatever you're dealing with!

Ahhh this sounds so familiar. The classic case of "give them an inch and they'll take a mile." It's a reminder that even when we help in seemingly small and even appropriate ways, it can come back to bite us because in their mind, we've opened a door to ask for more. I once set up an Uber...

I am so sorry for the death of your friend - what a tragedy. Sometimes there are no signs, some people are very good at hiding their depression. It's understandable that you feel this loss SO strongly, because you felt so close to her and your situations were so similar. In a way it's like...

Oh Leafy. I just wanted to say, I get it. You're not alone in these feelings. I'm glad you posted here. Gentle hugs to you.

It's mind-boggling, isn't it Lil?! I do wonder about the history here -- how long was he living there? Years? Months? Not that it really matters, was just curious how long they had to deal with his "squatting" before they had enough. Plus, they should join us here! heh. Anonymously, of...

I was just coming here to post that .. so crazy. I also had to defend the parents on a friend's FB post - people just don't realize that the law treats adult kids just as any other "tenant" and eviction is sometimes necessary. He thought the fact they resorted to eviction made them "weak."...

"A Dangerous Son" A Dangerous Son I watched this last night -- very powerful, even if a bit "triggering" for me. So much of it was so familiar. I hope it succeeds in showing what some parents are going through, how inadequate the "system" is, and how tough it is to get help for your...

Noda. My kids haven't even mentioned it, so I'm doing my own thing. Probably going with boyfriend to visit his mother, then go out to eat somewhere after.

The ocean.

Sending love and prayers from Virginia.

Ugh. I know this is frustrating. My first thought is to get out of the middle between BFF and your daughter. Thank BFF for letting you know and responding with the "receipt," and leave it at that. If BFF contacts you again, tell her you appreciate her concern but if your daughter needs...