The article discusses emotional and complex relationships between parents and adult children, focusing on personal stories from individuals who have gone no-contact. These accounts reveal deep connections but also profound misunderstandings, often influenced by past trauma, mental health issues, or parenting failures. One particular story highlights a father’s efforts to reconnect with his estranged adult son, uncovering years of educational neglect and mental health challenges that were misdiagnosed. Ultimately, the narrative emphasizes the challenges parents and children face in repairing their bonds after years apart.
"I had my son early, around 17. The girl I had him with moved away before I met him. Five years later, I got sued for child support - so I paid and decided to try to take some care of this child."
"He had been labeled as severely learning disabled and schizophrenic, and he'd been prescribed anti-psychotics, which I'd never seen him take. It turns out he told his mom that he was 'seeing things'..."
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