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I don't know how to repair the broken relationship with my daughter
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<blockquote data-quote="ksm" data-source="post: 747487" data-attributes="member: 12511"><p>Have you seen a therapist just for you? I think I would start there.</p><p></p><p>And it's not my place to tell you what to do, as I don't know you or your daughter. But here is what I think I would try.</p><p></p><p>I would limit my texts to once a month. Maybe reach out on her birthday and Christmas with small gifts and card.</p><p></p><p>Then I would go out and find activities that you enjoy, classes to take, get involved involved in your community and church (if you attend). </p><p></p><p>Part of me thinks your daughter knows she holds all the power in the relationship and she enjoys using it. Maybe the less interest you show, the less she will manipulate. In the meantime, try to find people who value you! Volunteering is a great place to start.</p><p></p><p>Ksm</p><p></p><p>Ps... My situation is slightly different, we adopted our two granddaughters after they ended up in foster care. One has some mental issues (bi-polar) the other has had addiction issues. I am tired of being lied to and manipulated. But, I still want to be a part of their lives. It's hard... I just don't want to be a checkbook...I want to be the mom/grandma...</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ksm, post: 747487, member: 12511"] Have you seen a therapist just for you? I think I would start there. And it's not my place to tell you what to do, as I don't know you or your daughter. But here is what I think I would try. I would limit my texts to once a month. Maybe reach out on her birthday and Christmas with small gifts and card. Then I would go out and find activities that you enjoy, classes to take, get involved involved in your community and church (if you attend). Part of me thinks your daughter knows she holds all the power in the relationship and she enjoys using it. Maybe the less interest you show, the less she will manipulate. In the meantime, try to find people who value you! Volunteering is a great place to start. Ksm Ps... My situation is slightly different, we adopted our two granddaughters after they ended up in foster care. One has some mental issues (bi-polar) the other has had addiction issues. I am tired of being lied to and manipulated. But, I still want to be a part of their lives. It's hard... I just don't want to be a checkbook...I want to be the mom/grandma... [/QUOTE]
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