Some parents create a dependency in their children, so much so, that they can't cope with life on their own. These kids end up living in a type of surreal and unrealistic world.
Both of my brothers have been so babied by my Mom that they actually seemed mentally challenged; and they really weren't! My younger brother has passed away. He began to go downhill after my parents passed away. He had always lived with them and hated life without them. My twin brother has had a real struggle. He stopped speaking to my mother shortly before her death and stuck to his guns. Now he is now doing quite well!! My Dad tried in the past to intervene, but never succeeded.
I now have boys of my own. It has been hard with my boys; but, I swore I would never do that to them. Bottom line is I love them enough to let them go, then it is up to them. Although, I will always be there to watch their backs; in a healthy way!
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