I'm ok with it I guess. Well, less than ok, but resigned might be a better description. I just feel drained. I feel like I have had so much drama in my life and it never seems to end. Either my friends or my family. ENOUGH! I want a break. Boring is good.
Barb
Well I haven't experienced this young adult challenge yet, but you have received wonderful thoughtful advice here. I'm not sure we ever have as much control over our children as we'd like to think, and the fact that she has been honest with you, and kind and considerate (eventually!) speaks awfully well for the whole family.
The only thing I know in situations like this is to remember that acceptance is healthy and really the only choice, but it doesn't have to imply approval. My guess is that eventually S15 will do many things that I am afraid of, or don't approve of, but I'm going to have to accept if I want to keep our relationship whole and the lines of communication open. Just speculation.
Big hugs to you sweetie, I think scary issues with kids are always the most draining.
