US EditionDear Abby: I have a soft spot for my ‘black sheep’ son, but I’m done enabling his troubled lifestyle
- A parent expresses concern about their son, Jake, who struggles with jobs and relationships due to medical issues and has become dependent on their support.
- The parent reflects on being the only family member to help Jake, indicating he is perceived as the 'black sheep.' Other children avoid spending time with him due to his problems.
- The parent feels they have been overly enabling Jake's behavior and expresses a desire for him to become more independent.
- They recount a difficult work experience with a supervisor who created a hostile environment, affecting their time at work.
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Dear Abby: I know I need to stop enabling my ‘black sheep’ son. But how?
DEAR ABBY: I have three kids. One of them, “Jake,” is in his early 20s. He has medical issues, so he has always been babied to a certain degree. Jake has struggled with jobs, drugs, friends and places to live. Somehow, he always ends up back with me. I know I’m an enabler. I have kicked him out before, but I never give up on him. I try to be a positive role model because his father has never been in his life.
Dear Abby: I will never give up on my ‘black sheep’ son, but I know it’s time to cut the cord
DEAR ABBY: I have three kids. One of them, “Jake,” is in his early 20s. He has medical issues, so he has always been babied to a certain degree. Jake has struggled with jobs, drugs, friends and places to live. Somehow, he always ends up back with me. I know I’m an enabler. I have kicked him out before, but I never give up on him. I try to be a positive role model because his father has never been in his life.
Dear Abby: I have a soft spot for my ‘black sheep’ son, but I’m done enabling his troubled lifestyle
DEAR ABBY: I have three kids. One of them, “Jake,” is in his early 20s. He has medical issues, so he has always been babied to a certain degree. Jake has struggled with jobs, drugs, friends and places to live. Somehow, he always ends up back with me.
The Berkshire Eagle
Forgiving mother ready to stop enabling her black sheep
DEAR ABBY: I have three kids. One of them, "Jake," is in his early 20s. He has medical issues, so he has always been babied to a certain degree. Jake has struggled with jobs, drugs, friends and places to live.…
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