Thanks Steve. Seeing what this is doing to the kids is the hardest part.
Yail, thank you for all of the great advice. I am really trying to work hard on teaching D9 that it is ok and healthy to feel things, to analyze those feelings, to share some of those feelings if she desires. I set up my old cell phone for her so she can call anybody she wants, aunts, family friends, relatives etc. She takes a lot after her mom and shuts down when it comes to feelings and emotions and refuses to talk. All I can do is keep on trying to support her and just be there. We have some special Christmas related activities this weekend and hopefully that will help her out a bit. Unfortunately child psychologists are in high demand here but I do have an appointment for Dec 11.
