"Deception"

[sandi2]

MoG, I'm so glad that you explained a little more about this:

I had to man up and restrain her against the wall. I blocked the hits and eventually stopped her by restraining her. The point is that W got to the level to where she hit me. She not only doesn't respect me but hits her mother like that too.

At least now we know that you did try to restrain her. Has her mother allowed her to strike her before? Does her father step in and try to do anything with her? I guess I'm wondering if she did this in the past or if it has started since the M problems. I can't believe her parents would take that from her! Has she always had a violent temper? I am very concerned about the baby. She sound out of control and when a person stricks people she is around while angry.....the baby may be next. She is an explosion everywhere she goes.

It is good that you have detached. Very good! As you have seen, her moods swing wildly. You will never know what to expect from her. I think that you need to protect your daughter from her and you need to drop any emotional ropes you have tied to her and live your life focused on the Lord and continue to detach from her. Let her work her own "issues" out without you involved b/c she will wreck you if you let her. It won't be easy, but you CAN do it. God will give you the strength as long as you depend on Him.

We will be here to try to encourage you and pray with you as you take this journey. I know that M is very serious, but I also know that God gives us second chances at life here on planet Earth. If she is determined to live a life that does not include the Lord, you and/or the M.....then you need to make a life apart from her. God can do miracles and we never know what may be around the corner. Put God in charge and then keep your eyes on what He does. You are going to be okay, but please keep coming back and talking b/c you WILL gain strength from this board.

Hope you have a good night.

Sandi