---- I do not know what to do/say when Nathaniel responds sarcastically. I do not feel that I should respond, it won’t get anywhere. He is just trying to bait me into an argument, which he probably already “had in his head.” But, by not responding, he thinks he has control. When I really thought about how Nathaniel responded (annoyed, shocked, confused, w/attitude) when I asked if he was searching for a job the other day and I asked him about his emotional response; he said he was confused that I still wanted him to find a job since we were discussing how great the job/money would be w/Diego the day before. He also gave a nasty emotional response when Chris came over Friday and Sophie (our dog) was jumping all over Chris. He said “yeah, no.” after I told him to give Sophie her crazy minute w/Chris. Why does Nathaniel act like he is the f*cking king of the castle whenever his friends come over? Who the f*ck does he think he is impressing? He ends up just making the situation awkward……. just making it weird enough so I will leave them alone because I am uncomfortable/speechless/dumbfounded? This is incredibly manipulative. His whole mission is to gaslight, manipulate, cherry pick, and make me feel/look stupid. Why does he want to make me feel that way? Why is he so f*cking angry?

i am just realizing my son has a mental illness. just like i do.