Mental Health Support

Ritabert

(1,382 posts)

57. I agree but I'm too old to deal with Trumpers.

Reply to wolfie001 (Reply #45)

Thu Jul 17, 2025, 09:25 AM

Thursday

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

1 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

wolfie001

59 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Need some emotional backup... I think I just cut my youngest son loose for good... (long, sorry) [View all] FirstLight Wednesday OP

stay strong WhiteTara Wednesday #1

You can only do so much Raven123 Wednesday #2

IMO whether one is religious or not, we must selfishly love ourselves before we can love anyone else. By in2herbs Wednesday #3

Very wise words, in2herbs. So many people need to hear them. Thank you for posting. wordstroken Wednesday #7

And in the words of the immortal RuPaul..... ShazzieB Wednesday #48

FirstLight what you're going through, is one dlilafae Wednesday #4

Thank you for putting it so succinctly, dlilafae. Most people who are ... wordstroken Wednesday #11

I agree, it is time to take care of you, FirstLight. sheshe2 Wednesday #5

We love you, FirstLight, and we support you all the way. wordstroken Wednesday #6

Hugs, FirstLight Bayard Wednesday #8

My middle kid did same after my husband died cpamomfromtexas Wednesday #9

Keep firm adam_vermont Wednesday #10

A parent can only do so much roscoeroscoe Wednesday #12

Question: single mom carrying the load. .our son? Am I guessing niyad Wednesday #51

You have gone extra miles. (Plus bonus phone fact.) TommyT139 Wednesday #13

It's not your fault cynical_idealist Wednesday #14

Right here with you.. mountain grammy Wednesday #15

same mg- et tu Wednesday #19

He needs to grow up IbogaProject Wednesday #16

My solution to any problem was to go to work the next day wolfie001 Wednesday #44

Hang in there !!!!! Karadeniz Wednesday #17

There comes a time homegirl Wednesday #18

I know its tough sdfernando Wednesday #20

This is what really stuck out to me, to which I say, Bravo! Sogo Wednesday #21

I amdeeply sorry you are going through this irisblue Wednesday #22

Sometimes you have to cut people loose so they can save themselves Warpy Wednesday #23

It's heartbreaking beyond measure when an adult child has issues beyond your control dlk Wednesday #24

I have (or had) a brother to whom I have not spoken in more than two decades. NNadir Wednesday #25

I'm the same way with a sister who cut us off Ritabert Wednesday #29

I've cut off all my siblings because they're all hardcore tRUMPers wolfie001 Wednesday #45

I agree but I'm too old to deal with Trumpers. Ritabert Thursday #57

Enjoy these years! I retired in early Dec. 2023 and have never felt better! wolfie001 Thursday #59

Is your son addicted to anything, Naranon Family really saved our lives. lark Wednesday #26

Thanks for all the support DU Family! Many wise words and hugs ..thank you FirstLight Wednesday #27

Unfortunately, I can totally relate. My soon-to-be 58 year old son has BPD. judesedit Wednesday #28

yes, the two are so different! FirstLight Wednesday #30

That's all you can do. It is heartbreaking, but there is lots of goodness in this world. judesedit Wednesday #42

I get it. Ms. Toad Wednesday #31

"ingratitude, thou marble-hearted fiend" Paul-EM Wednesday #32

You did all you could Mama Bird BaronChocula Wednesday #33

My heart is with you Freddie Wednesday #34

It sounds like he needs to hit bottom and take responsibility MadameButterfly Wednesday #35

It sounds like you are taking steps to help yourself, and Hassler Wednesday #36

My kids cut me off years ago, for the same thing. Linda ladeewolf Wednesday #37

I pray that things get better for you and your family mdmc Wednesday #38

Amazing stories of family disfunction Playingmantis Wednesday #39

It is hard when that happens and I'm very sorry for it. PatrickforB Wednesday #40

You go to therapy csusan Wednesday #41

that poor child Skittles Wednesday #43

It's hard to finally admit the relationship is too toxic to continue. Trueblue Texan Wednesday #46

u come first. AllaN01Bear Wednesday #47

Oh, dear friend. Holding you in love and light, wishing you all the blessings niyad Wednesday #49

Best thing those kids BonnieJW Wednesday #50

Sending hugs and support, FirstLight. HeartsCanHope Wednesday #52

Oh FirstLight, I know your heart is aching. summer_in_TX Wednesday #53

I am so sorry for what you are going through Jarqui Thursday #54

Here are some hugs for you. OldBaldy1701E Thursday #55

I am forever thankful I have close family, immediate and relations. Fla Dem Thursday #56

It's good to vent. I'm sure you're hurt. live love laugh Thursday #58