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Problems with adult children being extremely critical

Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: Mar 17, 2021 | Replies (51)
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@junkartist

Thank you for your insight. I tell myself that these are their issues and do not engage in arguments. At least my youngest is trying to work this out with us. He has involved my husband which is good because it opens the channels more. I am left with a deep sadness and trying toget on with my life. It helps to know that you have gone through a similar experience.

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Erika | @erikas | Mar 17, 2021

@junkartist It's wonderful that your son is trying to work it out. I can only come from the perspective of an adult child. My daughter is still young. Regardless of what your children feel, communication is key. If you communicate an open stance to their thoughts and feelings about the way you brought them up, that's all that you can do right now. Eventually your children will need to understand that parents have shortcomings too. Parents are people. Parents make mistakes.

I'm wondering if you have considered family therapy as a means to start a productive conversation with your adult children? It may only take a few sessions to get the ball rolling in a positive direction.

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