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Stressed and sick can't take much more of ungrateful adult children
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<blockquote data-quote="LittleDudesMom" data-source="post: 651808" data-attributes="member: 805"><p>Billy, please don't feel you are the worst mother and human being! That is not true!</p><p></p><p>We all have regrets and things we wish we had done differently. We all make mistakes raising our difficult children. Heck, I wish I could go back and do a few things over on a regular basis.</p><p></p><p>Bottom line, even if you do everything right there are no guarantees, even with typical kids. Don't be ashamed about your financial situation. Folks all over the world are experiencing the same thing. These young people are in their majority now and you are not responsible for their financial needs. I would be honest and up front, "sorry honey, I can't afford it right now, why don't you ask your father (or your sister)?" Or just eliminate the second part and leave it at the first.</p><p></p><p>Sometimes being open and honest up front removes the problem and relieves the guilt.</p><p></p><p>Give yourself and your husband a hug and have a glass of wine (or a bubble bath)! You are ok.</p><p></p><p>Sharon</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="LittleDudesMom, post: 651808, member: 805"] Billy, please don't feel you are the worst mother and human being! That is not true! We all have regrets and things we wish we had done differently. We all make mistakes raising our difficult children. Heck, I wish I could go back and do a few things over on a regular basis. Bottom line, even if you do everything right there are no guarantees, even with typical kids. Don't be ashamed about your financial situation. Folks all over the world are experiencing the same thing. These young people are in their majority now and you are not responsible for their financial needs. I would be honest and up front, "sorry honey, I can't afford it right now, why don't you ask your father (or your sister)?" Or just eliminate the second part and leave it at the first. Sometimes being open and honest up front removes the problem and relieves the guilt. Give yourself and your husband a hug and have a glass of wine (or a bubble bath)! You are ok. Sharon [/QUOTE]
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