I think you have more influence than you think. But you have no power. That's an important distinction to keep in mind. People confuse the two--I know that I did. At some point, with the help of wise friends and many mistakes, I realized that I had no power over anyone but myself. But I di…
I think you have more influence than you think. But you have no power. That's an important distinction to keep in mind. People confuse the two--I know that I did. At some point, with the help of wise friends and many mistakes, I realized that I had no power over anyone but myself. But I did have influence.
So keep chipping away, stick to your principles, and be there.
" You have little influence with an adult child."
I think you have more influence than you think. But you have no power. That's an important distinction to keep in mind. People confuse the two--I know that I did. At some point, with the help of wise friends and many mistakes, I realized that I had no power over anyone but myself. But I did have influence.
So keep chipping away, stick to your principles, and be there.
Much luck to you. You are not alone.