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<blockquote data-quote="janebrain" data-source="post: 221240" data-attributes="member: 3208"><p>We had to kick my dtr out when she was 18. As in Everywoman's case it turned out to be the best thing we could have done for her and the rest of the family. We had done everything, including sending her to an extremely expensive Residential Treatment Center (RTC) out in Utah, outpatient therapy, anti-depressants, etc. We were so focused on her and helping her that the other kids had to kind of raise themselves. There was no time or energy left for them.</p><p></p><p>It wasn't til she had to leave home and we made it very clear she could never live with us again that she came around. She does not live the kind of life I envisioned for her when she was little but it is a life she has chosen and she no longer depends on us financially. We have a good relationship now because we are no longer enmeshed financially or emotionally and she is 3000 miles away so I can't rush to rescue her. </p><p></p><p>I think you have done the right thing and it is healthy that your wife has been able to disconnect emotionally. You will get there too. Let us know how we can support you.</p><p></p><p>Jane</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="janebrain, post: 221240, member: 3208"] We had to kick my dtr out when she was 18. As in Everywoman's case it turned out to be the best thing we could have done for her and the rest of the family. We had done everything, including sending her to an extremely expensive Residential Treatment Center (RTC) out in Utah, outpatient therapy, anti-depressants, etc. We were so focused on her and helping her that the other kids had to kind of raise themselves. There was no time or energy left for them. It wasn't til she had to leave home and we made it very clear she could never live with us again that she came around. She does not live the kind of life I envisioned for her when she was little but it is a life she has chosen and she no longer depends on us financially. We have a good relationship now because we are no longer enmeshed financially or emotionally and she is 3000 miles away so I can't rush to rescue her. I think you have done the right thing and it is healthy that your wife has been able to disconnect emotionally. You will get there too. Let us know how we can support you. Jane [/QUOTE]
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