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<blockquote data-quote="Tanya M" data-source="post: 649662" data-attributes="member: 18516"><p>Lil, you are doing really well. I know how hard it is, you want to make everything ok for him even though you know you can't, that's just the "mom" in us. Yes, you could take him ramen noodles so he won't starve but that would also reinforce the message to him that all he has to do is call you and tell you he's starving and you will come to his rescue.</p><p>Right now it's a learning curve for both of you. You are learning to let him figure things out for himself and he is learning that you will not always rescue him.</p><p>I think being very selective in how you are willing to help him is key, taking him to apply for food stamps is a great way to show him you care. Of course when you take him make sure he fills out the paperwork for himself.</p><p>Our Difficult Child are so good at putting energy into being a victim, if they would only channel that energy into getting a job.</p><p>Hang in there Lil.</p><p>((HUGS)) to you..............</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Tanya M, post: 649662, member: 18516"] Lil, you are doing really well. I know how hard it is, you want to make everything ok for him even though you know you can't, that's just the "mom" in us. Yes, you could take him ramen noodles so he won't starve but that would also reinforce the message to him that all he has to do is call you and tell you he's starving and you will come to his rescue. Right now it's a learning curve for both of you. You are learning to let him figure things out for himself and he is learning that you will not always rescue him. I think being very selective in how you are willing to help him is key, taking him to apply for food stamps is a great way to show him you care. Of course when you take him make sure he fills out the paperwork for himself. Our Difficult Child are so good at putting energy into being a victim, if they would only channel that energy into getting a job. Hang in there Lil. ((HUGS)) to you.............. [/QUOTE]
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