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<blockquote data-quote="Penta" data-source="post: 117798" data-attributes="member: 1644"><p>I have a story similar to Nancy's...however, my girl is the daughter of my now deceased adopted daughter. Her anger, defiance, and self destructive behavior began at the onset of adolescence, although as a young child she always had a strong personality. I was a single, working grandmother raising her and when she was 14 1/2, her behavior worsened to the point of threatening me with a weapon and a subsequent stay in juvenile detention. During that time I researched and found a Residential Treatment Center (RTC) placement for her. This was one of the most difficult and most expensive decisions I have ever had to make in my life, but I felt she was a child worth saving and I was afraid either she or I would not survive if she stayed with me. She went to Residential Treatment Center (RTC) kicking and screaming and continued her defiant behavior for months there, until finally she had an awakening as a result of a combination of medication, therapy and maturity. She came home at age 16 and is now, at 19, a wonderful young adult. </p><p></p><p>5 years ago, I would never have thought she would be the person she is now. It is just incredible. She is off all medications now, except birth control which balances her moods. She is pretty much a typical 19 year old. Her only issue now is dyslexia which makes college harder for her than others, but she keeps up and does well. </p><p></p><p>So, there is hope. The journey is long and a struggle with girls like ours. We each have to find the help that fits our child. It takes much perseverance and courage to raise a defiant child.</p><p></p><p>I hope you can find the help your girl needs.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Penta, post: 117798, member: 1644"] I have a story similar to Nancy's...however, my girl is the daughter of my now deceased adopted daughter. Her anger, defiance, and self destructive behavior began at the onset of adolescence, although as a young child she always had a strong personality. I was a single, working grandmother raising her and when she was 14 1/2, her behavior worsened to the point of threatening me with a weapon and a subsequent stay in juvenile detention. During that time I researched and found a Residential Treatment Center (RTC) placement for her. This was one of the most difficult and most expensive decisions I have ever had to make in my life, but I felt she was a child worth saving and I was afraid either she or I would not survive if she stayed with me. She went to Residential Treatment Center (RTC) kicking and screaming and continued her defiant behavior for months there, until finally she had an awakening as a result of a combination of medication, therapy and maturity. She came home at age 16 and is now, at 19, a wonderful young adult. 5 years ago, I would never have thought she would be the person she is now. It is just incredible. She is off all medications now, except birth control which balances her moods. She is pretty much a typical 19 year old. Her only issue now is dyslexia which makes college harder for her than others, but she keeps up and does well. So, there is hope. The journey is long and a struggle with girls like ours. We each have to find the help that fits our child. It takes much perseverance and courage to raise a defiant child. I hope you can find the help your girl needs. [/QUOTE]
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