Mother Wants to Move, but Adult Child Won't Leave Home
The mother says she has already discussed the move at length and may need a realtor and attorney as the delay drains her savings.
- A senior mother is planning to sell her home to secure retirement, but her adult son and his family refuse to move out despite numerous requests, forcing her to deplete savings.
- After working for 40 years to save for retirement, the mother faces daily dysfunction as her son ignores repeated requests to move, leaving her feeling manipulated.
- Experts advise that prioritizing herself is acceptable; the homeowner deserves to be respected and supported, as the current living situation is unhealthy for everyone.
- To resolve this, she is considering hiring a realtor and attorney to move forward, as the sale does not need to be a discussion with her son.
- While no physical violence has occurred, this constitutes emotional and financial abuse; those in similar situations should contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 for support.
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Mother wants to move, but adult child won't leave home
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Asking Eric: I just want peace in retirement
Dear Eric: I’m a senior with three grown kids. After divorcing young, I rebuilt my life, earned a degree and worked hard to save for retirement. Two of my children are independent, but my third child, with his family, still lives in my house despite many conversations and arguments about moving out.
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