exquisitetobe - I never went through the "I hate everything" situation with either of my kids so don't have much to offer. I think that you are right to be concerned. Even though others will disagree, I do personally think that pot and alcohol can be gateways to other, more harmful behaviours.

I personally think that youth in more isolated areas like where you live are more at risk than those who have more access to a wider range of experiences.

Does she have - other than the obvious Mom - other positive influences and activities in her life? 16 is a tough tough age. ((exquisitetobe))

On BD
H52, W50
T27, M26
S21, D23
BD-9-Mar-16
D-15-Jan-18 Final-19-Apr-18
I am a storyteller. The story may do you no good.
But a story is never for the listener. It is always for the one who tells