Bipolar will anyone talk to me about it

I am sorry you are dealing with this. Your son may be taking advantage of you financially. He knows you feel bad for him, so he manipulates those feelings. Did you know there is a support group that goes alongside AA or NA? It is called Al-Anon. It is meant for help for the person dealing with an addictive family member. Many churches have AA, NA and Al-Anon groups. But these groups are not based in religion. I grew up with an alcoholic dad. He found help in AA,, and my mother's sanity was saved through going to Al-Anon while my Dad went to AA meetings. Of course, finding out more about these ideas is just a computer click away. Hugs to you!

I have been that son, alcohol, drugs, mental illness and prison.

The best thing my mother ever did for me was to stop enabling me. Twice she has refused to let me come home.

Both times led to forty total years of sobriety.

You have received excellent advice on this board. You will meet people who understand your situation at Al-Anon,

As a parent of four wonderful children I can understand that for me the guilt that could fuel enabling my children looks like love, but for me it is fear.

I say this for me and only me.

Most parents I know would take their child’s place in hell and I’m no different. Sometimes that means I have to accept that they may not want anything to do with me.

It’s been ten years so far.

You’ve taken a big step reaching out. I hope you can find the hope to reach out to Al-Anon.

Find the peace you deserve.