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How do i deal with a troubled son

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judypark Thu 20-Jul-17 19:06:16

So many questions. Firstly you cannot help an adult who refuses to admit that there is a problem. It does sound that as you new DIL has confided in you that he wants them to break up that she trusts you and is seeking your support and guidance. How does she feel about the potential break up of their marriage?
More importantly, your lovely granddaughters will need your love and stability if they do part. I think that your DIL recognises this.
How is your sons bulimia impacting on the family?

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phoenix Thu 20-Jul-17 18:37:51

I really don't know the answer to that one, britgran they are supposedly "adults", so you can't make them admit there is a problem, or seek advice, but just wanted to let you know that I read your post.

Sending every good wish.

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britgran Thu 20-Jul-17 18:32:37

How is it we can have two children bought up in exactly the same way, disciplined the same and loved the same, yet one grows up and causes no issues and the other causes so much heartache. My youngest son left his first wife , DD and two SC, it caused a stack of problems with myself and my DH and much distress to us all.....our son remarried and has two beautiful little girls , I resented his new wife ( the reason he left his first wife ) but we have put that behind us and now get on......My son suffers from Bulimia which has caused all sorts of mental health issues , we have tried to help him and he's very open about it but insists he is in control, our DiL has told me today he wants them to break up..... tbh I'm sick to death of him and his problems and I swear if he leaves her and those two babies I will disown him, I'm so upset and angry, how do you help someone who won't admit he needs help

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