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I’ve lost my 40 year old son. He has shut me out of his life. I’ve been dealing with this for several years … it’s only gotten worse. His entire life has just turned upside down. He thinks people are out to get him. He doesn’t even trust me anymore. We were as close as a mother and son could ever be … and then we weren’t. He’s like a stranger. I want my son back! He doesn’t think anything is wrong with him. He won’t talk to anyone professional. He stopped working, his phone is cut off, his email acct has been closed … I want him back! I need him! I miss him, the real him … he’s not coming back, is he?

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Bellsback,
Hello. My wife and I are dealing with a very similar situation. He eventually had to move back in with us 5 years ago to have a decent e environment to begin getting his physical, mental health back, then deal with his work situation.
This has been very difficult, but he is making progress--slow, but steady. We are looking for a third-party to serve as a mentor for new ideas and get away from the parent/child issues with an older child.
All the best to you.
OUMike