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How do I deal with an ungreatful, moody adult daughter?
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<blockquote data-quote="rjrodgersblue" data-source="post: 759704" data-attributes="member: 26666"><p>I also have a child who chooses to take out his rage and anger on the people that love him the most, me and his stepfather. We have spent tens of thousands of dollars on new apartments, help with school expenses, rehab, detox, pharmaceuticals, psychiatrists, and therapists -- we are dipping into retirement for these things! But no more. He's in jail now and we won't bail him out and he has a public defender. I am resting better at night (after the shock and grief of learning of his arrest). I know where he is and he can't hurt himself or anybody else. He calls and begs for bail. Won't do it. Gravy train has stopped. It's hard, but i end every phone call with "I love you very much. But, you got yourself into this mess and I'm sure you can get yourself out of this mess." I am so over the rage and anger directed at me because he can't manage his life. Turn all of this over to God, write her a letter explaining why you will be taking a break from your daughter and pour out your heart. Then get busy with things that you are interested in and see what happens.</p><p>In any relationship, I am told, one person is always doing most of the rowing. Stop rowing the boat and see if she will step up and start. </p><p>Best of luck and congratulations on the grand baby.</p><p>rjrodgersblue</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="rjrodgersblue, post: 759704, member: 26666"] I also have a child who chooses to take out his rage and anger on the people that love him the most, me and his stepfather. We have spent tens of thousands of dollars on new apartments, help with school expenses, rehab, detox, pharmaceuticals, psychiatrists, and therapists -- we are dipping into retirement for these things! But no more. He's in jail now and we won't bail him out and he has a public defender. I am resting better at night (after the shock and grief of learning of his arrest). I know where he is and he can't hurt himself or anybody else. He calls and begs for bail. Won't do it. Gravy train has stopped. It's hard, but i end every phone call with "I love you very much. But, you got yourself into this mess and I'm sure you can get yourself out of this mess." I am so over the rage and anger directed at me because he can't manage his life. Turn all of this over to God, write her a letter explaining why you will be taking a break from your daughter and pour out your heart. Then get busy with things that you are interested in and see what happens. In any relationship, I am told, one person is always doing most of the rowing. Stop rowing the boat and see if she will step up and start. Best of luck and congratulations on the grand baby. rjrodgersblue [/QUOTE]
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