Posted by galtin on October 7, 2001, at 18:31:18
In reply to Abandonment and Rejection, posted by Rosa on October 6, 2001, at 7:56:13
> A very close friend has abandonment issues with his natural father and his siblings reject him. He has no contact with them unless he initiates it.
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> His stepfather is an active alcoholic and was verbally abusive to him when he was growing up. He takes medication for his anger. He would like to feel acceptance from his stepfather. What would you suggest?Rosa-
Whose to say? We would need more information to even hazard a guess. Though active alcoholics are not known for their desire to forge close relationship with their stepsons.
Your friend's best bet might be to see a skillful counselor several times and work his way to some course of action (which might be to not act for the time being).
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