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Difficult : Mothering Challenging Adult Children Through Conflict and Change
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Overview
A much-needed perspective on how to mother difficult adult children while balancing one's own needs.
Difficult brings to life the conflicts that arise for mothers who are confronted with the unexpected, burdensome, and even catastrophic dependencies of their adult children associated with mental illness, substance use, or chronic unemployment. Through real stories of mothers and their challenging adult children, this book offers relatable, provocative, and, at times, shocking illustrations of the excruciating maternal dilemma: Which takes precedence--the needs of the mother or of the distressed adult child? With guidance for finding social support, staying safe, engaging in self-care, and helping the adult child, Difficult is a compassionate resource for those living in a family situation which too many keep secret and allows readers to see that they are not alone.This item is Non-Returnable
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- ISBN-13: 9781538138885
- ISBN-10: 1538138883
- Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
- Publish Date: February 2022
- Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.7 x 0.8 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
- Page Count: 280
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