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When parents struggle with financially supporting adult children's mental health treatment

My adult kids keep asking me for money to help with their therapy and mental health expenses, and I want to help but I'm also worried about enabling their financial dependence, and we've never had an honest conversation about boundaries.

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The desire to support family members' psychological wellbeing conflicts with concerns about creating unhealthy financial dynamics and unclear long-term expectations.

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