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[quote=Anonymous]We need to be aware of power differentials when looking for support. Asking your kids at any age to be your primary and too often only form of support abuses power. It's like your boss making you their number one confidant. Your parent lashing out and you, rejecting you, belittling you is an attempt to force you to keep the role and you cannot give truthful feedback without fear of retribution. Id you treat a friend the same way some of our parents treat us, the fried would likely have an easier time setting a boundary and telling you you need professional help. If you treat a trained professional this way the person would tell you to move on because you violated professional boundaries. Stress is never an excuse for abuse.

We all have options when dealing with a never ending supply of lemons from life. It's a combination of therapy, sometimes meds, seeing friends, exercise and other replenishing activities and sure spending time with family while respecting the fact nobody can be your garbage can/emotional dumping ground.

Even in adulthood you cannot expect your adult child to be your therapist or best and only friend. Even worse is to tantrum and try to make it so.[/quote]

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