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How do I deal with an ungreatful, moody adult daughter?
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<blockquote data-quote="Nomad" data-source="post: 759712" data-attributes="member: 4152"><p>Welcome!!!</p><p>This “ungrateful” issue seems to be a fairly common theme with our adult “kids.”</p><p></p><p>Our adult child has gotten a teeny tiny bit better in that regard now that she is in her thirties. She is a little better with her father. A minuscule better with myself.</p><p></p><p>It’s one of the worst parts of her illness and gets me really down. I think it’s possible she will never be a grateful person...at least to us. One or two of her friends have spoken to her about this. It does help a little...but only for a short time.</p><p></p><p>Just yesterday a new friend of ours said the following “she won the lottery when you adopted her!!!!” I was almost catatonic. I realized then and there (although it’s happened before) that we have given it all we got and for the part...often still do.</p><p></p><p>But be careful. At times I’ve given it over 100 percent. It was very damaging to literally every aspect of my life. Don’t go there.</p><p></p><p>recently, I’ve started to block her for 1-3 days on my phone depending how awful she has been. It’s working out very well. It’s draining to hear her be inappropriate. And I certainly do not deserve it. When I do it (block) for three days, she hesitates to call me and I’m really good with that.</p><p></p><p>I agree ...best to leave it to God..especially when things get way too difficult. And to move on with your life. Life is too short. Life, is meant to be enjoyed and appreciated. We can help only so much. Especially when your child becomes an adult...do what you enjoy. It’s vital. I also recommend therapy...at least for the short term. Let’s face it...this stuff is not easy.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Nomad, post: 759712, member: 4152"] Welcome!!! This “ungrateful” issue seems to be a fairly common theme with our adult “kids.” Our adult child has gotten a teeny tiny bit better in that regard now that she is in her thirties. She is a little better with her father. A minuscule better with myself. It’s one of the worst parts of her illness and gets me really down. I think it’s possible she will never be a grateful person...at least to us. One or two of her friends have spoken to her about this. It does help a little...but only for a short time. Just yesterday a new friend of ours said the following “she won the lottery when you adopted her!!!!” I was almost catatonic. I realized then and there (although it’s happened before) that we have given it all we got and for the part...often still do. But be careful. At times I’ve given it over 100 percent. It was very damaging to literally every aspect of my life. Don’t go there. recently, I’ve started to block her for 1-3 days on my phone depending how awful she has been. It’s working out very well. It’s draining to hear her be inappropriate. And I certainly do not deserve it. When I do it (block) for three days, she hesitates to call me and I’m really good with that. I agree ...best to leave it to God..especially when things get way too difficult. And to move on with your life. Life is too short. Life, is meant to be enjoyed and appreciated. We can help only so much. Especially when your child becomes an adult...do what you enjoy. It’s vital. I also recommend therapy...at least for the short term. Let’s face it...this stuff is not easy. [/QUOTE]
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