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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Thanks for the ideas and the empathy. I do have a friend or two I can reach out to. It’s embarrassing, but it would be helpful as I finish active treatment. He does have a counselor and sees her regularly. I don’t know what they talk about since he’s past the age where she has to tell me. I just don’t know where I got this kid with no empathy. [/quote]

It’s very normal for a teen to lack empathy.  They are very selfish and it’s a developmentally normal part of pulling away. It’s unfortunate timing but he literally cannot put his brain development on hold for your crisis.  I don’t think you can rely on any adolescent for support for what you are going through, it’s not fair to ask them that.  Instead you each need separate support for this unfortunate family crisis.  Def reach out to friends/family who could spend significant amounts of time with him.  I would also strongly consider asking him if he’d like to reach out to his dad at this time.  Good luck to you both. [/quote]

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