Kevd111

[Kevd111]

Lost - thanks so much for the speedy reply and good advice. I was going to put in there something along the lines of "if you need something you can still talk to me", but I can see where that would be a re-affirmation that I am there for her if she needs the safety net. So how long would be a good period before replying?

I am a bit encouraged that she would write something like that, but I'm not going to get too carried away.

I am sorry that your 13-year-old is stuck in the middle. It is hard ENOUGH to be 13 without having to deal with that. My 10-year-old daughter (11 in Sept) and I have a very special bond. She's not quite on the spectrum but has shown some signs of Asperger's and at times I am the only one who can console her when she needs it. I fear for her if she has to hear that I'll not be there 24/7.