@johndelony: Stepping back doesn’t mean you’ve stopped loving your adult child. It means you love them enough to let them grow. Even when it hurts and even when you wish you could fix it. And sometimes, it's exactly what they need. Delony #drjohndelonyshow #parents #adultchildren #parentingtips #relationships
I completely disagree. They brought him into this world. Why did he have a substance use disorder? There’s more to the family story. And his “cover up” was because he didn’t feel safe enough to share.
2025-10-26 16:54:30
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akame :
all im gonna say is addiction is hereditary 🤷
2025-10-26 17:12:20
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Jordan :
As a 35 year old man who had my parents bail me out too many times to count.. the only time I got it was when I was all alone. We’ve talked about how hard it was on them to watch me at my lowest…. I thank them everyday for it.
2025-11-05 02:30:39
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Keeptalking.com :
If you parents are funding your life, they get a vote. If you are self reliant, they get zero vote on how you live your life
2025-10-27 10:42:19
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Tresor Girl Boss :
What is the source of addiction? The father says the home of his grands parents, parents was a safe space. This means something happens to him to break this generational pattern. He can’t speak but his behaviour screams however the dad and the mum can’t see he was probably ab*sed. He is on a road of self destruction
2025-11-08 13:53:52
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Indy Bug :
Well yeah, why would he get his act together if he knows mommy and daddy will always bail him out? Let him fail.
2025-10-26 15:08:27
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The Revenge Hub :
visiting
2025-11-02 13:04:40
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rebeccajones1975 :
I’m on this boat right now with my 25 year old son. It’s so defeating.
2025-10-26 15:07:44
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Happydogmom1 ⸆⸉ ོ :
Bailing him out of everything to begin with didn’t set him up for success.
2025-10-26 15:16:48
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cynpdxz :
Is he neurodivergent? Bc some neurodivergent ppl cannot do 9-6. And they know it at some level and it’s a source of big shame. Early drug use are often for coping when demands are more than they can do — social anxiety, revved up stress levels for things that are basics for others.
2025-10-26 22:54:16
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Rise and Resist :
So he doesn’t feel safe speaking to his parents about his struggles. The negative ways she speaks about her son tells me everything I need to know.
2025-10-26 19:10:50
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Susan :
I’m in the same boat with my son. Easier said then done, when your not in the situation.
2025-11-08 13:30:54
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Andy :
Like my sister. Almost 40 and stil getting bailed out. Me a bad guy for holding her accountable for her actions 😑
2025-10-26 15:53:38
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Sjdoxies :
If they would have stopped bailing him out in his 20's it wouldnt be happening in his 30s
2025-10-26 19:28:02
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Nicky Nic Nick :
Natural consequences are important in order to learn.
2025-10-27 00:46:49
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J-Woo :
When they say "he was set up for success" maybe he needs to set himself up for success.
2025-10-26 15:18:25
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cmdeck98 :
He’s not “autonomous” if you’re always bailing him out
2025-10-27 02:27:49
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Sonia Tovar :
He fails because his parents will always fix it!
2025-10-26 18:16:54
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Hannah Bringas :
They are enabling …..
2025-10-26 17:01:44
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Rebeka Mac :
I’m guessing there’s a good chance he needs professional help and not Mom and Dad bailing him without getting to the root of his issues. An addict doesn’t become one in a vacuum and he’s probably still struggling. Mental health issues mixed with addiction is deadly and I doubt it’s just laziness, but who knows. 🤷🏻♀
2025-10-26 16:04:30
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SaraSimg :
Ask deeper why is he troubled? He needs therapy why does he think he doesn’t deserve what he has and self sabotage?
2025-10-26 17:08:51
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