US parents when you’re 18-20: “It’s time for you to be alone. I won’t help you. Nobody helped me, and look how good I turned out. Now get out and don’t come back.”

US parents when you’re 50: “Ok I blew your inheritance but I’m old and need help, you got me right?”

Not healthy.

— Adam Lane Smith | The Attachment Specialist (@AdamLaneSmith) October 30, 2021