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How to handle a parent with ptsd
Connect with them regularly.
When someone has ptsd, they might self-isolate, turn down or cancel plans, or just try to be alone as much as possible. However, social support protects against ptsd and can help to mitigate and lessen their symptoms drastically.

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- If you have free time, start by hanging out with a friend who has ptsd. Have them text or call each other and let them know about their condition.
- Continue calling your parent regularly to check in, drop by to see them if you live nearby, and invite them to hangout with you. Call them every few days and say something like " hey mom, what's up? I was just thinking about you and wanted to call.
- This can save you time and money. You'll be in contact with them less frequently, not leaving them hanging for hours on end.
- Invite them over for a chat if they'd like. In the us, getting to know one another is important.

OUT: Continue calling your parent regularly to check in, drop by to see them if you live nearby, and invite them to hangout with you. Call them every few days and say something like " hey mom, what's up? I was just thinking about you and wanted to call.

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How to protect yourself from violent parents
Get to safety.
If you live with violent parents, getting yourself somewhere safe should be your number one priority. Identify places where you feel safe such as a friend's house, a relative's, your school, a shelter, or anywhere you feel protected, and go there.

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- Don't go into the house, unless absolutely necessary. That way, your parents won't find you if you go in.
- It should be a place where there are other people who can care for you and keep you safe. Let them know why you are there and what is happening at home.
- Be as conscious of your safety as possible, and keep a pill or two in your pocket for when you need them. Children under 21 should be given safety packages and oftentimes, a friend's home or part of an occupied building should also be taken away.
- If they are abusive, you should stay there until help arrives. If they are as violent as they seem to be, you may be in even worse shape.

OUT: It should be a place where there are other people who can care for you and keep you safe. Let them know why you are there and what is happening at home.

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How to avoid deadbeat men
Stay away from men who don't own up to their personal and financial responsibilities.
Deadbeat men have no intention of delivering on promises owed to others. This can be financial or emotional.

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- Not paying your rent, spending time with your children, or coming up with excuses as to why they can't meet an obligation are all signs of a deadbeat man. For example, if you start dating a man who has children with two other women and is not supporting them financially, chances are the guy could be a financial and emotional deadbeat.
- When in doubt, count how you feel about doing something. You may want a paycheck, but think instead more highly, because that seems like too much.
- If an aging man is overbearing, blaming, or treating others poorly, lash out at the men who violate your boundaries. When s/he checks into a job, send him a notice saying how busy s/he is.
- Both men and women must limit themselves to things like money, debt, and social relationships. While it is nice to be alone, it is important to not engage in things such as dating, sexual perspectives, and relationship plans, to help avoid this.

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Not paying your rent, spending time with your children, or coming up with excuses as to why they can't meet an obligation are all signs of a deadbeat man. For example, if you start dating a man who has children with two other women and is not supporting them financially, chances are the guy could be a financial and emotional deadbeat.