I'm Asking My Angry Son To Leave

by Shane
(Texas)

My son is 24. We lost a very close family friend to suicide 2 1/2 years ago. Since then, he has not been the same.

He is angry and flies off the handle very quickly. He has a girlfriend that is scared to leave him because he threatens her and her family. He has not physically abused her yet but I’m afraid it’s coming.

My son has lost many close friends due to his outbursts. He refuses to go see someone and seek help. He always places the blame on us or everyone else. His mom and I never argue and have a very healthy marriage.

He works out of town at a job I got for him but still lives at home when he’s off. We are at wits end and I am asking him to leave today. I’m afraid he will refuse and want to fight.

I am much bigger than him but I can’t imagine having a physical altercations with my son. I don’t want to involve the police so he doesn’t lose his job and then become dependent on us again. His mom and grandparents will not leave him to fend for himself I’m afraid.

Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance