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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]You are being manipulated

Figure out what you are willing to do and stick with it. Cut off conversation if he persists.
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Yes, unfortunately, this.

You could help him find a cheaper place to live?
Help him create a budget so he can live on his SS?[/quote]

His rent is already very cheap and he has terrible credit so finding a new place would be very hard, especially one that is even less expensive than what he has currently.

I do know there is manipulation at play here, I think it’s more I have a hard time when i’m presented with a scenario in which he acts like if I don’t help he will simply go without (medication, help with car repairs etc…)[/quote]

Knowing your own boundaries (financial and otherwise) is very important. It's funny how parents who were not good parents will suddenly want all your time (and sometimes money) when they are alone and sick after a lifetime of poor choices, neglect of children, or abuse of children.

Then, the adult child feels guilty because they are a good person.

Be sure you are not getting played. [/quote]

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