Recent content by taraly

Clyde R, You need to quickly get your emotions settled first because if you don't you will take them out on him. For what ever reason he has used the home and once you feel you are ready for that answer then you can ask. When you do talk to your wife you need to be sure that she doesn't...

SingleDad, I probably should be more specific about what I was looking for. :) I was sent away at the age of 16 and though I was hurt and scared I don't know that I let it bother me too much as my mother was abusive and my father was not doing his part to protect me with the exception of...

AKMom, it may not be ideal (or conducive to religious beliefs) to have sex outside of a relationship but it does happen and to believe it does not, or that your legally adult child would not engage in such behavior is naive. Depending on what experiences this step-son has had determines how and...

Hi Uncle J, From what you are describing it sounds as though your sister might be jealous. At first, when you joined their lives, she likely felt needed by both you and her son and then you naturally parented her son and might have made her feel the need to step aside. Women are emotional...

This is a tough one but the first thing I would try to encourage you to do is remember what it was like to be his age - you don't have to know his situations just the mindset that goes along with being a 19-year old (kid) and developing into an adult. The law may define an adult as 18 years of...

This would be something I am interested in hearing about if you don't mind to expand?

I am interested in the anger he currently feels. How hold was he when he was sent away? Why does he feel his family found him difficult to live with? What was his perception and perspective from that time line and did he ever get to move back home? What kinds of relationships does he have...

Good afternoon, Curious, how many of us here were sent away from our home by our parents to live? Why did go? Did you want to? Did you get to go back? Do you think that choice has had a lasting affect on who you are today? Looking for any feedback or insight anyone can provide. I am looking...