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he’s been “working from home” for two years — but i’m starting to think that job doesn’t exist.

He says he works remotely. Every morning he sits at his desk, headphones on, typing like he’s in a meeting. But there’s something off. No calls. No emails. No paychecks. I asked him once, gently, “So… what exactly do you do?” He said, “Mom, you wouldn’t understand tech stuff.” I backed off. For months. Then last week, a letter came from the bank. Overdraft fees. Again. Turns out he hasn’t had a steady job since 2022. He’s been “freelancing.” Freelancing at what? No one knows. I wanted to scream. Instead, I asked him, “Why didn’t you tell me?” He said, “Because you’d see me as a failure.” I didn’t know what to say. I raised a man who’s too proud to ask for help— and too scared to grow up. Do I push him harder… or just let life do it for me? #Family #Unemployment #Parenting