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<blockquote data-quote="DDD" data-source="post: 514651" data-attributes="member: 35"><p>Welcome, Dotty. Glad you found us. Obviously you need alot of support and I hope we can help. Have you reached out for help in your community? It sounds like it would help you to have a therapist to discuss these problems with in person. I really recommend it although I understand any hesitancy you may feel.</p><p></p><p>Based on my experience you are fighting a losing battle. Sorry. I'm sure that's not what you want to hear. Many of us have been there done that and the more you try to talk some sense to her...the further she will remove herself from you. Two of my daughters derailed in a similar way. One of my son (who truthfully was the one I never ever imagined not staying close to the family for life) has pretty much isolated himself from the family due to his wife's influence and refusal to share time with his family. by the way, two out of the three were very bright and unusally attractive...plus "connected" to the family unit.</p><p></p><p>On the Board we very often talk about the necessity of detaching. It does not mean that we don't love our children. It means that we recognize that they own their choices and any possible consequences that result from those choices. I'm sure others will explain more about the process. It is painful but it is the best way to regain a health relationship in the long run. You won't find any magic answers here but you have a found a very caring supportive group. Welcome. DDD</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DDD, post: 514651, member: 35"] Welcome, Dotty. Glad you found us. Obviously you need alot of support and I hope we can help. Have you reached out for help in your community? It sounds like it would help you to have a therapist to discuss these problems with in person. I really recommend it although I understand any hesitancy you may feel. Based on my experience you are fighting a losing battle. Sorry. I'm sure that's not what you want to hear. Many of us have been there done that and the more you try to talk some sense to her...the further she will remove herself from you. Two of my daughters derailed in a similar way. One of my son (who truthfully was the one I never ever imagined not staying close to the family for life) has pretty much isolated himself from the family due to his wife's influence and refusal to share time with his family. by the way, two out of the three were very bright and unusally attractive...plus "connected" to the family unit. On the Board we very often talk about the necessity of detaching. It does not mean that we don't love our children. It means that we recognize that they own their choices and any possible consequences that result from those choices. I'm sure others will explain more about the process. It is painful but it is the best way to regain a health relationship in the long run. You won't find any magic answers here but you have a found a very caring supportive group. Welcome. DDD [/QUOTE]
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