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Jo-do
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Caring for Oppositional adult child

Hi, I’m hoping for tips on how to suddenly care for 20yr adult child in my home? Thanks 

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Re: Caring for Oppositional adult child

Hi @Jo-do, welcome to the Forums! I hope this can be a great space for support.

 

It can be incredibly challenging to suddenly be in a caring role and it is normal to feel anxious, frustrated, overwhelmed - all of the above! We have a lot of very wise carers here.

 

While I do not have the same lived experience of a carer role, I hope I can provide some useful information:

 

- How to set boundaries with someone you love

Information on setting boundaries which are super important to care for yourself

 

- What support is available for carers?

 

- Carer Gateway: Support services for carers

 

- Carer Gateway: 7 things I wish someone had told me when I became a carer

 

I hope this can be helpful and that others here can chime in with their wisdom!

 

 

Glad to have you here Jo-do 💛

Re: Caring for Oppositional adult child

Thank you for the info, that was very helpful😌

Re: Caring for Oppositional adult child

Hi there @Jo-do 

 

Welcome to the forums! It sounds like a really challenging situation you're in. I hope some others can offer words of advice and support. @Peregrinefalcon has some great resources for you. I also wondered if you've checked out facebooks groups on Facebook for parents of children with oppositional disorder? 

 

Sending warm wishes,

Hanami

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