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<blockquote data-quote="recoveringenabler" data-source="post: 731127" data-attributes="member: 13542"><p>Welcome. I am so sorry you are struggling with your daughter's behaviors. It's difficult to come to grips with our precious children turning into people who act in ways that are abhorrent to us. It leaves us in very unfamiliar territory which we have no idea how to navigate.</p><p></p><p>You may find some solace in the article on detachment at the bottom of my post here. You might check Out of the Fog's website which has terrific information on personality disorders....which it sounds like your daughter may have. It has very good advice on how to respond, I think you'll find it helpful.</p><p></p><p>This is a very difficult path. I completely understand your desire to disconnect from your daughter, living with folks who have certain personality or conduct disorders can be a kind of hell that is beyond description. I think it would be wise to look a bit down the road to when she is 18 and considered an adult and figure out how you want to proceed. I would arm myself with information. I would trust your instincts here, you are the one who has been dealing with this and in your heart of hearts, you know the truth......</p><p></p><p>Many of us find comfort in private therapy where we can find our way thru this maze of emotions and find clarity. It's not easy to let go, to detach, in some cases to have no contact with our adult kids......but sometimes, <em><strong>it's necessary. </strong></em></p><p></p><p>Hang in there. Keep posting, it helps to share our story and get heard by folks who have been in similar shoes. You're not alone.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="recoveringenabler, post: 731127, member: 13542"] Welcome. I am so sorry you are struggling with your daughter's behaviors. It's difficult to come to grips with our precious children turning into people who act in ways that are abhorrent to us. It leaves us in very unfamiliar territory which we have no idea how to navigate. You may find some solace in the article on detachment at the bottom of my post here. You might check Out of the Fog's website which has terrific information on personality disorders....which it sounds like your daughter may have. It has very good advice on how to respond, I think you'll find it helpful. This is a very difficult path. I completely understand your desire to disconnect from your daughter, living with folks who have certain personality or conduct disorders can be a kind of hell that is beyond description. I think it would be wise to look a bit down the road to when she is 18 and considered an adult and figure out how you want to proceed. I would arm myself with information. I would trust your instincts here, you are the one who has been dealing with this and in your heart of hearts, you know the truth...... Many of us find comfort in private therapy where we can find our way thru this maze of emotions and find clarity. It's not easy to let go, to detach, in some cases to have no contact with our adult kids......but sometimes, [I][B]it's necessary. [/B][/I] Hang in there. Keep posting, it helps to share our story and get heard by folks who have been in similar shoes. You're not alone. [/QUOTE]
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