Woman Says She Had To Come Out Of Retirement To Support 33-Year-Old Son

Stacy says her son, Ben, lives in her spare bedroom, and she claims he doesn’t pay rent or utilities, and spends hours on his cell phone – but she still pays for his food and cars.

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“Ben knows exactly how to spin me around and get money from me,” Stacy says, adding that she has spent over $100,000 on the 33-year-old – and has had to come out of retirement. “I’m tired. I’m really depressed. I feel like I’ve hit the wall – but, as Ben’s mother, I cannot give up on him.”

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Why does Stacy say she continues to support Ben? Hear part of her conversation with Dr. Phil in the video above.

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