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I keep thinking of the scarecrow from the Wizard of Oz singing, "If I only had a brain . . ."

https://www.techworm.net/2018/01/classifies-video-gaming-addiction-disorder.html I've known Ferb had an intractable gaming addiction for years. It seems that now the mental health gurus finally agree with me.

One of his friends who is actually a year younger than Ferb. They have been friends since preschool. This young man, I will call him "Bob," is happily for me, one of the most clear thinking friends Ferb has. Ferb still has no job but is living with Bob and his family. Bob's parents are the...

Wow. I am gobsmacked that YS wants to continue to live with his father. I'm glad that the two of you offered an alternative. Do you think that his lowered cognitive level is part of the reason for that decision?

He has a small amount of money that his father left him. He has yet to call the financial advisor to get ahold of it. It is only enough to get him a start. He will probably blow it all instead of using it wisely. Remember his grandparents who passed? He and his sister inherit their entire...

He has a small amount of money that his father left him. He has yet to call the financial advisor to get ahold of it. It is only enough to get him a start. He will probably blow it all instead of using it wisely. Remember his grandparents who passed? He and his sister inherit their entire...

I've been away, too. I'm so glad that at least you and his father could talk about this. PM, for what it's worth, my husband became totally batpoop crazy on weed. I had never seen anything like it. I was around many pot smokers in my youth, and they always seemed preferable to the alcoholics...

Ferb may show up on someone's doorstep, but it won't be mine. He has made it abundantly clear that he will not come to my house ever again. He wants to remain in the city which is better as far as jobs go anyway. He still has no license, so finding a friend to get a ride to my house would be...

I can't even talk to Ferb. He hasn't paid his cell phone bill, so the only communication we have is through email. I have no idea what he will be doing after he is forced out of his dorm on Saturday. He used up all his meals on the food plan. I don't think he has any money. I would like...

Susie, if he made it to the farm, I would be beyond shocked. Ferb told me he never wants to come to the farm again. While he has been :censored2: around at college, we have moved and sold the house. Living with us is no longer an option. I fully expect there to be another "suicidal...

BBU, I am so sorry that your family situation is fraught with hate. Sending some super strong love vibes your way ~~~~~~~~~~~. That certainly is not who you are. I know how this feels. Lloyd's family was like this. I always felt so alone at holidays wanting them to be peaceful and...

My son, the master manipulator, has given up on college. We learned that he hadn't even attended his chemistry class for the past month. We gave him an ultimatum that he would need to get a C in that class in order to continue to take classes. This week, he skipped his chemistry exam. He's...

Nomad, If these were people I knew, I would definitely confront them and offer this website as an alternative place to discuss the issues. Maybe they are too stupid to realize that this is inappropriate for the child? I have a FB friend who routinely posts when she is going out of town. I...

Welcome, Dilemma. This is a great place to vent and get support. The parents here understand difficult children. It is a good idea for you and your new husband to get counseling for yourselves. Having a trouble youth in the house is super stressful. It helps to have guidance. I'm sure...

Nomad, Did you ever have your brain shut off like that? That has never happened to me at work before. Yesterday, I was subbing and a young man came to me first thing in the morning to ask, "Can I skip fourth period to go see them shoot a cow?" He was very excited. We discussed it with the...

We moved over the summer, and I still don't have a steady job. I have been doing substitute teaching and for the most part it has been going well. The hard part for me is not knowing anyone and having a bunch of names dumped on me in a short period of time. On Tuesday, I was subbing in the...

Welcome, Fandango. Talk when you are ready.

It saddens me that YS wants to go back to that environment. My home life as a teenager was unsafe, crazy and nearly zero parental supervision. I should have asked to go live with my dad as it would have been safer. Like YS, I would not willingly left my home as messed up as it was. I think...

That is probably true, Molly. I know it is hard to stick to the plan, but for your son it appears the best option. Hang in there.

Nomad, don't let her rent space in your brain. I agree with LBL; she copies you because she is envious of you. It's what she does.