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New to page - adult stepchild issues. HELP PLEASE
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<blockquote data-quote="CrazyinVA" data-source="post: 481914" data-attributes="member: 1157"><p>Unfortunately, this is what you need to do. She is unlikely to change her behavior, until she has no choice because the consequences become overwhelming; when she "hits bottom" as they say. Your job is to not support her in the bad choices, and to not do things to keep her from that downward spiral. It needs to happen. If people keep bailing her out, what reason does she have to change? None. </p><p></p><p>As Eliza said, that is much easier said than done. That's what we're here for, to support each other as we deal with our own feelings about watching our kids make these horrible choices for themselves. Many of us also are involved in support groups such as Al-Anon or Families Anonymous, or with therapists who are experienced at dealing with families of mentally ill adults. Your local NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) chapter may be of help to you as well.</p><p></p><p>As we often say here, we're glad you found us, but sorry you had to.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="CrazyinVA, post: 481914, member: 1157"] Unfortunately, this is what you need to do. She is unlikely to change her behavior, until she has no choice because the consequences become overwhelming; when she "hits bottom" as they say. Your job is to not support her in the bad choices, and to not do things to keep her from that downward spiral. It needs to happen. If people keep bailing her out, what reason does she have to change? None. As Eliza said, that is much easier said than done. That's what we're here for, to support each other as we deal with our own feelings about watching our kids make these horrible choices for themselves. Many of us also are involved in support groups such as Al-Anon or Families Anonymous, or with therapists who are experienced at dealing with families of mentally ill adults. Your local NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) chapter may be of help to you as well. As we often say here, we're glad you found us, but sorry you had to. [/QUOTE]
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