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In reply to the discussion: At what point do you cut ties with a toxic family member? [View all]Coventina
(26,846 posts)7. He spent 4 days in jail for the domestic incident.
He claimed that it was a life-changer for him, but apparently not.
All your advice is good. We are very supportive of the youth organizations of our community.
As my husband and I have no living children, we felt it was important to provide a legacy through other ways.
So, we seek to donate time, money, and materials comparable to a living child, had ours survived.
Unfortunately, it seems our own blood is not receptive to any kind of support.
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you may continue to allow his actions but chances are society will not . exiting and not enabling
lunasun
May 2017
#5
Thanks. I think we do need to rethink our approach. It has always been unconditional.
Coventina
May 2017
#14
Yes, he most definitely needs help. And, it is clear he is not (yet) interested in truly changing.
Coventina
May 2017
#32