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Originally Posted by masraum
Yeah, he's never hit rock bottom. We'd hoped that at one point about a year ago he'd gotten close enough, but apparently not. Yes, he did live on his own a couple of times, and yes, he has been bailed out.
I was thinking that if he asked for help, that we might be willing to help in some way, but so far he hasn't asked for anything. He's tried to manipulate us with this threat.
I'll really hate it if he does go through with it, but I think it's very important not to give in to his ploy. He seemed pissy that we didn't fall for his stunt.
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Of course he's pissy...you actually stood up to him. Do it a few more times and he might get the hint and grow up a little.
If he seems upset that you didn't cave, then it might be more addict than mental patient. But I'm not a psych professional. Considering your comments on his history though, he sounds like a typical spoiled kid with a problem. Every time he gets in a bind he gets a bailout so why should he change his behavior? And he obviously hasn't come too close to bottoming out.
I think your path is pretty clear. Were I you, I'd contact the other psych and make an appointment for him and tell the stepson to be there or else. If he doesn't show, change the locks and batten down the hatches.