HI FS. Sorry to hear about your struggles with D13. Such a tough age in a lot of respects. I promise you that this is not going to be a forever thing. You just keep being the parent you are and she will eventually come around. It is hard to sit by and watch her go through this but it is necessary as any attempts on your part to force a change would just result in her seeing you as the problem instead of her having to look in the mirror and take responsibility. Not that I need to say this but it is important you be consistent in your presentation...loving, open and accepting but also maintaining your boundaries and expectations. Kids need that structure even if they think they don’t. Anyway... I know you have got this and are dealing with everything in typical FS fashion. As Pack_19 said...don’t punish yourself. You are doing the best you can in a really difficult time. Sending you lots of long distance (((HUGS)))!!! Be safe and stay healthy!!!
