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Third time is NOT the charm
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<blockquote data-quote="Tanya M" data-source="post: 693991" data-attributes="member: 18516"><p>((HUGS)) to you!!</p><p>You and your husband have done all you can do. I do not think you asking him to show you $1000 at the end of the month was unreasonable. You were trying to teach him that he needed to save his money.</p><p>I know how heart wrenching it is when you try to help them then try some more and they just don't get it. You are left feeling so empty. I think it's wise that you have liberated him from your home. I also know how the worry can set in. </p><p>Please be good to yourself. You have told him no contact for 6 months, please don't spend those 6 months in constant worry. As you said you need some peace so please do things for yourself that will bring you peace and joy.</p><p>I know it's easier said than done to not worry but remember, worrying will not change one thing, it will only rob you of precious energy.</p><p>Your son had demonstrated that he is capable of working, now it's up to him to manage his life and his money. You have given him the tools, it's up to him whether he used them or not.</p><p>I'm so sorry you are going through this. I have been there. As you said, three times is not a charm. Neither is 10 or 20! My husband and I gave our son more "second" chances than I can remember and the result was always the same.</p><p>Hang in there!!!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Tanya M, post: 693991, member: 18516"] ((HUGS)) to you!! You and your husband have done all you can do. I do not think you asking him to show you $1000 at the end of the month was unreasonable. You were trying to teach him that he needed to save his money. I know how heart wrenching it is when you try to help them then try some more and they just don't get it. You are left feeling so empty. I think it's wise that you have liberated him from your home. I also know how the worry can set in. Please be good to yourself. You have told him no contact for 6 months, please don't spend those 6 months in constant worry. As you said you need some peace so please do things for yourself that will bring you peace and joy. I know it's easier said than done to not worry but remember, worrying will not change one thing, it will only rob you of precious energy. Your son had demonstrated that he is capable of working, now it's up to him to manage his life and his money. You have given him the tools, it's up to him whether he used them or not. I'm so sorry you are going through this. I have been there. As you said, three times is not a charm. Neither is 10 or 20! My husband and I gave our son more "second" chances than I can remember and the result was always the same. Hang in there!!! [/QUOTE]
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