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My child is struggling with life and family

Started by pstemple, June 15, 2010, 07:56:11 PM

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pstemple

I have never considered writing in such a format, but my husband is tried of listening to me and I still need an outlet. My college age son is a mess. He lies, often is disrespectful and is unable to maintain a positive relationship with us. He often have a huge plan and tells stories to back up the plan and then when it falls through, lies or "drops" off the face of the earth leaving us confused and hurt. How do I let go and let this work itself out. I keep texting him demanding he call and fess up, and of course, he ignores me.  I then  go off the deep end - scared he is maimed or dead.

Pen

pstemple, you might want to post in the topic Problems with Adult Children. It's listed on the main page.

We've all had heartbreak of some sort with our kids, and there are some very wise people who post here. I hope you can work this out and get your life back. Sending good wishes for your safety and the safety and well-being of your son.
Respect ... is appreciation of the separateness of the other person, of the ways in which he or she is unique.
-- Annie Gottlieb