How to Respond When an Adult Child Says "You Ruined My Life"
Psychology Today | 09.07.2026 20:38
You tell yourself this time with your adult child is going to be a time of connection and positivity—and then, wham!—those painful words arrive without much warning. The parents I see for coaching recount Sunday dinner meltdowns, heated phone calls, or incendiary texts. For sure, I have heard stories of drama and pain during holiday gatherings and even weddings.
