My 23-year-old has pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified and has always struggled in school, with friends, society, jobs and in dealing with his emotional highs and lows.
DEAR ABBY: I have two sons, 28 and 23. My 23-year-old has pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified . He has always struggled in school, with friends, society, jobs and in dealing with his emotional highs and lows.
How do I get through to these insistent individuals that I am doing what is best for him? I have supported my oldest son and his fiancée and son extensively over the years, while my youngest son never asks for financial help. I try to give equally of myself to both of my children, and I can’t understand why they want to see my youngest suffer. Please advise. -- CARING MOM IN NEW HAMPSHIRE
That said, have you considered what his future will be if something should happen to you? For this reason, start a discussion with your son’s doctor about what supportive services for him are available should it become necessary, so you -- and he -- will be prepared. Clearly, your older son and his fiancee can’t be counted on.DEAR ABBY: My parents divorced when I was an infant. My father had weekend visitations with me sporadically, if at all.
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