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Q: Hello; I have a 30 yr old daughter and 2 grandchildren (which are my world!) living in a home on my property, which I own. I pay all utilities and living expenses and have for years. My daughter is non-medicated, diagnosed bipolar, so she can be difficult at best. My issue is that both of her children suffer from asthma and alergies and the home is older, so for those reasons I feel it would be best if she only smoke outside. I have set up 2 patio areas, one in front and one in back, and she still smokes in the house. She has put her son in the middle and told him if he tells me he won't be able to see me, which broke his heart. He told me and I couldn't believe she would put him in the middle like that, but that's her. She also sees her estranged husband quite often and he is a prescription drug abuser. She was one too for years, and they both spent 30 days in rehab. She is still clean as far as I know. But, that situation also bothers me. What can I do short of making her move and losing the constant contact of the kids, whom depend on me immensely for even their day to day needs. Also, she cannot even hold a job, so I don't know where they'd go either. Thanks for reading! (This is taking a toll on my health too...stressss)
This is quite a sensitive matter since when it comes to our adult children we tend to not harden our hearts like we should. If you love your daughter you need to really sit down and talk to her. Woman to woman. Not a Mother to Daughter or a Friend to a Friend. This is a serious matter that you need to discuss with her so she can see exactly how you feel. CHILDREN are not a joke! Her children have to become a priority or she could lose them. Excusing her behavior because of her past isn't helping her. Until you get REAL with her she will continue to do what she wants to do. Simple as this SHE NEEDS TO ABIDE BY YOUR RULES or she will have to find another place to live. Lets see with FREE RENT, BABY SITTING, ETC.... Children should never be thrown in a situation but you have to think to yourself. SHE is truly controlling everyone's life right now! And she is out of control if she has issues that are beyond anything you can help her with! LOVE your grandchildren but you have to let their mother be a mother. Until then she will stress you to your DEATH bed. LET GO! Let her see what she has and make her grow up! Its time for her to find her place in the world!

Thank you for your advise...I appreciate it very much and will take some measures to make her accountable.

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