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My 41 year old is a homeless addict
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<blockquote data-quote="Tanya M" data-source="post: 732552" data-attributes="member: 18516"><p>Oh how those words can cut like a knife. I'm so sorry you are enduring that. It's such a common response from our difficult adult children when they feel backed into a corner. When Mommy and Daddy no longer will enable their lifestyle. </p><p>Many here, myself included have found having some simple responses written down can be most helpful when our difficult adult children lash out.</p><p>Something like:</p><p>Daughter - You hate me!</p><p>Mom - No I love you</p><p>Daughter - If you loved me you would help me</p><p>Mom - I know you can figure this out on your own</p><p>Daughter - No I can't, you have to help me</p><p>Mom - I love you</p><p>Daughter - Why won't you help me???</p><p>Mom - I love you</p><p>Daughter - You're a cold hearted B****</p><p>Mom - I love you, gotta go, bye.</p><p></p><p>It's always easier on the phone or in a text but face to face it still works. The key is to not engage in a debate. Short simple responses.</p><p></p><p>((HUGS)) to you............</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Tanya M, post: 732552, member: 18516"] Oh how those words can cut like a knife. I'm so sorry you are enduring that. It's such a common response from our difficult adult children when they feel backed into a corner. When Mommy and Daddy no longer will enable their lifestyle. Many here, myself included have found having some simple responses written down can be most helpful when our difficult adult children lash out. Something like: Daughter - You hate me! Mom - No I love you Daughter - If you loved me you would help me Mom - I know you can figure this out on your own Daughter - No I can't, you have to help me Mom - I love you Daughter - Why won't you help me??? Mom - I love you Daughter - You're a cold hearted B**** Mom - I love you, gotta go, bye. It's always easier on the phone or in a text but face to face it still works. The key is to not engage in a debate. Short simple responses. ((HUGS)) to you............ [/QUOTE]
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