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In reply to the discussion: At what point do you cut ties with a toxic family member? [View all]Coventina
(27,115 posts)8. Thanks. I was basically coming to the same conclusion.
I was only hesitant because of his relative youth, and the fact that he was raised by a creep (his father). While his mother worked 60+ hours a week to keep a roof over their heads and food on the table.
His father is now out of the picture, but it seems the damage has been done.
Standing on the sidelines, we did all we could while he was growing up to temper the effects. He's learned enough to keep his father out of his life, but the abuse he heaps on us has his dad written all over it.
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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