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Originally Posted by Shystonefem
I had a very real conversation with my youngest. I don't think he likes me. He says he does but he and his family live with me and he yells at me every day for one reason or another. He may love me but he doesn't like me. I don't know how I am feeling.
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Just my first thoughts so take them with a grain of salt, and know that I mean no harm.
My job as a parent is not to be liked, or be friends, or be her buddy. My job as a parent was to raise a child capable of living on her own and supporting herself when I am no longer here.
My job as a parent was to teach life lessons...among those are the respect DUE to me as her parent, the lesson of "if you can't say something nice, shut the fuck up" lol ok, maybe not those exact words, and give back to the world far more than you take.
Only you know what you can take from your child, but even if he is having a tough time, or is under stress...there is no excuse for abusive behavior towards you. When you had your conversation with him did you address his behavior toward you? Did you let him know it wasn't acceptable?
I will keep you in my thoughts; it sounds like he has hurt you with his disrespect. Blessings to you.
