Everyone's story I have read is my story too, just a different health problem. I need some help. I have a 16 year old son every time he comes home from his dads happy my husband his step father rides him about stuff that don't really mater until the happiness runs out of him. I can't stand to see this happen I tell him to quit or to shut up and he gets mad at me. Tells me I am not a good mom. I have only been with him 3 years. My son loves him but does not understand why he does this to him. No one can be happy about anything in our house unless it is good medical news. I don't know what to do. I will not choose him over my son. We had nothing to do with him getting sick. Please help with any advise. Thank you.
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Hello Joanna72,
Welcome to the EmpowHER community. I am glad you reached out to us to share your story and seek support.
My advice is counseling for the entire family.
Your husband may be acting out toward your son because of his own fear and anger regarding his medical condition. f so, he needs help finding a positive way to cope with his situation.
Speaking as a mother, your first obligation is to your son. He does not deserve this. Is it possible for him to stay with his biological father for a while?
You need help finding a way to cope with your family situation. It will negatively impact your own health if this continues.
Speak with your internist for a referral to a counselor or family therapist.
A trusted clergy member may be another option.
Regards,
February 14, 2017 - 7:08amMaryann
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I have ask him to go and he won't. He says he is fine no need to go talk to anyone. The social worker gave him a list of people who have gone thru what he is going thru but he won't do that either I have looked around where I live and there is nothing. I ask the social worker if they had someone that was going thru this to talk to she said yes but has not called me back and I can't get her to return my calls. I am on the verge of packing up and leaving but then I think of the gilt I would feel for the rest of my life. I don't want to send my son away to his dad because I think he will think I am choosing my husband over him. I never want my children to think that anyone in my life is more important than them.
February 14, 2017 - 1:46pmThis Comment