My only son refused to see me on my birthday – he didn’t even buy a card
DEAR DEIDRE: MY only son refused to see me on my birthday.
Instead, he chose to go out with his friends the night before, stay over, and not come home until bedtime.
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He didn’t even give me a birthday card.
I’m a single mother, aged 45, and he’s 22.
As my birthday was on a Sunday, I’d hoped we could do something together – have lunch, go out for tea, maybe see a film.
But I ended up having a rotten day, alone.
He doesn’t work or pay me any rent but I’m happy to support him until he gets a job.
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Yet he treats me like a maid, and he can’t even be polite.
I’ve sacrificed so much for him over the years. Now, I’m starting to resent him and I feel unappreciated and unloved.
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DEIDRE SAYS: Your son’s behaviour was selfish and hurtful. You need to talk to him and explain why you feel upset.
He’s not a kid any more, and he needs to realise you don’t owe him a living.
He should stop taking you for granted and make an effort.
Contact the charity Family Lives (familylives.org.uk, 0808 800 2222) for advice on parenting issues.