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<blockquote data-quote="mstang67chic" data-source="post: 324456" data-attributes="member: 2459"><p>First of all, welcome! This place is a sanity saver without a doubt!</p><p></p><p>I agree with the others. I think you need to get new/more testing/evaluations done on your daughter. Maybe your insurance would pay (at least partially) if your doctor gave you a referral.</p><p></p><p>As for the stealing, much as I hate to tell someone else to live like I do....lock everything up. Personallly, I have a deadbolt on my bedroom door. My purse goes in there as does anything else that are problem items in our household. Sweets, cereal, junk food, tape, laundry detergent (he uses waaaaaaaaaaaay too much)...anything that cause problems in your house. We started off with a key locking doorknob but I wouldn't waste your money. Our son jimmied ours twice. Also, make sure the windows in your room are locked or somehow prevented from opening. (wood dowl or something similar) Carry the key with you constantly and keep it locked whenever you aren't in the room. Even if you are just going to the bathroom...lock the door (and lock the bathroom door so she can't come in and grab your keys if you're in the shower). It's a pain, I know, but unfortunately for some of us, it's the only way to keep our belongings, money, food, etc. safe. </p><p></p><p>If there is anything that everyone uses but your daughter takes, you'll still have to lock it up and distribute as needed. Doing this affects everyone in the house but again, it's the only way to keep the stuff safe. </p><p></p><p>You may also want to consider, as Janet said, some sort of lock box or even a safe to keep money and/or valuables in. Even without a difficult child in the house, those aren't a bad idea in case of burglary or fire. </p><p></p><p>Continue to stress the wrongs of stealing but sometimes you've got to just quit talking and take action. You may get a nuclear tantrum when you do this so be prepared....I can't believe you don't trust me, I can't believe you're doing this to me....blah blah blah blah blah. If this happens, it WILL be all about her and you WILL be the horrible, mean, abusive, totally unfair person. If that happens and you need back up, the extra industrial strength rhino skins are over there in the closet ------------>. Just watch out for Star's donkey (he kicks), that opossum Janet kicked out of her house and don't step on any of Abby's sporks. (LOL confused? Stick around...you'll hear allllll about them.) We're still working on the teleporter that can instantly transport us to each other when needed or to that tropical island just for us. Beverages of our choice, quiet, beautiful beaches, books, music, cabana boys and best of all....NO difficult child'S!!!!! We'll let you know when it's done.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="mstang67chic, post: 324456, member: 2459"] First of all, welcome! This place is a sanity saver without a doubt! I agree with the others. I think you need to get new/more testing/evaluations done on your daughter. Maybe your insurance would pay (at least partially) if your doctor gave you a referral. As for the stealing, much as I hate to tell someone else to live like I do....lock everything up. Personallly, I have a deadbolt on my bedroom door. My purse goes in there as does anything else that are problem items in our household. Sweets, cereal, junk food, tape, laundry detergent (he uses waaaaaaaaaaaay too much)...anything that cause problems in your house. We started off with a key locking doorknob but I wouldn't waste your money. Our son jimmied ours twice. Also, make sure the windows in your room are locked or somehow prevented from opening. (wood dowl or something similar) Carry the key with you constantly and keep it locked whenever you aren't in the room. Even if you are just going to the bathroom...lock the door (and lock the bathroom door so she can't come in and grab your keys if you're in the shower). It's a pain, I know, but unfortunately for some of us, it's the only way to keep our belongings, money, food, etc. safe. If there is anything that everyone uses but your daughter takes, you'll still have to lock it up and distribute as needed. Doing this affects everyone in the house but again, it's the only way to keep the stuff safe. You may also want to consider, as Janet said, some sort of lock box or even a safe to keep money and/or valuables in. Even without a difficult child in the house, those aren't a bad idea in case of burglary or fire. Continue to stress the wrongs of stealing but sometimes you've got to just quit talking and take action. You may get a nuclear tantrum when you do this so be prepared....I can't believe you don't trust me, I can't believe you're doing this to me....blah blah blah blah blah. If this happens, it WILL be all about her and you WILL be the horrible, mean, abusive, totally unfair person. If that happens and you need back up, the extra industrial strength rhino skins are over there in the closet ------------>. Just watch out for Star's donkey (he kicks), that opossum Janet kicked out of her house and don't step on any of Abby's sporks. (LOL confused? Stick around...you'll hear allllll about them.) We're still working on the teleporter that can instantly transport us to each other when needed or to that tropical island just for us. Beverages of our choice, quiet, beautiful beaches, books, music, cabana boys and best of all....NO difficult child'S!!!!! We'll let you know when it's done. [/QUOTE]
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