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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I need some sort of automatic button that just posts this reply to every question in the “Adult Children” forum:

Is she asking for help?

Complaining and panicking are NOT asking for help. Unless she specifically asks for your input*, go with commiseration and support. “Oh, that is so tough. I’m so sorry you’re dealing with this. You’re smart and industrious, I know you’ll figure it out. Not having a job is so stressful particularly over the holidays.” Etc. etc.

*This looks like this: “Mom, I’m really struggling with my job search. So far I’ve X, Y, and Z. Is there more I should be doing at this stage? What do you think? [/quote]

Hahaha PP.
This forum is for the parents, not the kids!!
DD did directly ask me to look for jobs for her to apply to. She is completely burned out on searching online. She is networking, but that's a slow process.

Anxious parents need empathy too! It's stressful not being able to reassure DD. Every conversation with her is a long litany of complaints. TBH I want her to stop complaining! And it hurts me to see her suffering. No matter how old your children are, you want to help them when they are in pain. 
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