Thread: Manipulation
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Old 10-16-2010, 09:49 AM
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OH man..that situation stinks to high heavens!

I was in a similar situation helping my daughter and grandson. I wanted to help them.
She was going to college and raising that precious baby who had some health issues.
I didn't want her to get a job in addition to that.
But, the daddy was a free-loading, pot addict, who did nothing but play video games, lie to her and refuse all responsibilities.
And she was going crazy with it too.

I never did resolve it on my own.

She wound up blowing up at me...misplaced frustration, if you ask me.
I cut off the funds.
It took a few months and alot of heartache..but she did eventually throw him out.

Something I still don't understand is how I became the "bad guy" and unfortunately this still is unresolved.

In any case, she is in a better place.
He found someone else and is basically unchanged,...well, he did finally have to get a real job.

And I trust that someday...she and I will work this out.
The mother/daughter thing is fraught with complications naturally, I figure.

Your daughter will get SICK of it at some point.

So, really..no advice..just commiseration.

((((((((((((((((hugs)))))))))))))

It's tough being a mom!
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