Hi   Thanks for your reply. It is the same for me. He will turn 18 in a week. We will see what happens... ... View more

Thanks so much for your prompt reply!  I think your son is a bit younger than mine.  Mine is about to turn 18 so he will be a legal adult.  I won't have much pull with him and I want to encourage him to get on his own and be responsible, while at the same time letting him know that I am not abandoning him. It's hard as a single mom.   Regards! XX  ... View more

Hi   I am wondering what has been suggested to you about him living independently. How do they suggest he . do that?  I feel like my almost 18 year old son is very anxious about living independently and treats me like a servant as well. I am his only parent and the only person who has been with him every day of his life basically. He just tried to kill himself and won't talk to a therapist.  He does have a sister who is 20 and cares about him a lot, but my son won't divulge what he is feeling with us.   Have you had any luck getting more help?  Has your son always had difficulties since he was little?  I am wondering that because of what you said about autism.   Regards. ... View more

Hi   My 17 year old (he will be 18 in a week or so) just tried to commit suicide.  I am having similar issues to you. My son doesn't want to talk to a therapist and I have no idea why he did what he did. He has IBS so he has really struggled with feeling sick every day because of that and he is graduating soon from school.  He seems to not want to grow up and be on his own, but that is my take on it.  I feel like he demands a lot from me, but he absolutely won't tell me what he is feeling or what is going on in his head.   I am wondering how it has gone for you and your son and if you were able to make any break throughs?   Regards! ... View more