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AIBU to stop buying presents for an adult child who never acknowledges mine

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HoneyDaily · 29/09/2026 11:53

Would you continue to buy Christmas/ Birthday presents for adult child who doesn’t acknowledge you on yours , not even with a card.

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nomas · 01/10/2026 17:41

carbdisminds · 29/09/2026 18:52

I know. I have an autistic son. I’m still going to call you out for saying a text is arduous.

I think you don't seem to understand ADHD.

I can review and annotate a full contract in a day but put off a text for weeks.

The ADHD brain works differently to NT brains.

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