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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don’t think you would be overstepping if you approached him. I would see if you can find some really good advice about how to go about it. You might not get through to him but you might plant a seed. And I know that a lot of people appreciate it that their parents said something about their destructive behavior, even if they didn’t follow their parents’ advice. They can look back in retrospect and see that somebody cared about them.

I don’t think a book is enough here. This is very serious. [/quote]

Also, do you know a lot about borderline personality disorder? It might be really helpful for you to know why she is doing what she is doing. I suspect your son doesn’t understand what’s really going on here. Understanding that the way people act actually makes sense and that the behavior is predictable really helps reduce the emotional volatility of a situation. [/quote]

I really appreciate this comment. I’m pouring over resources on bpd now, and every warning sign is there.

We will offer counseling if the opening is there. He was dead set against it last week. Since my crash course on this issue began, I learned of therapists who are particularly good at helping with this situation. But that only works if he’s open to it. He is an adult.

Hoping we get an opening and can offer some ideas when we see him. [/quote]

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