My teenage daughter hasn't spoken to me in three weeks except to ask for money and I keep giving it to her because I'm terrified she'll cut me off completely.
More people experience this than they realize.
Fear of abandonment has inverted the parent-child power dynamic, creating a transactional relationship where love feels conditional on financial provision.
“Where Are You with Parenting & Family?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.