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<blockquote data-quote="nvts" data-source="post: 63015" data-attributes="member: 3814"><p>Man, I am not looking forward to when mine are teens! I'm sorry to hear all of this that she and you are going through. I agree: she needs to see her counselor right away. I'd also look into the depression end. Considering the fact that "normal" teens can do something stupid when they break up with people, she could be really having a tough time. While he's gross to you, there was something that made him important to her. </p><p></p><p>Let her know that you think she's incredibly creative and funny. Reassure her that these are the years that she's supposed to be trying out decision-making and that when she's NOT sure of the right choices, that she can come to you for guidence WITHOUT judgement. Find a safe-word that she can use to confide in you without you getting mad or overly emotional. She could tell you that she wants a "friends talk" or "time-out chat" (this was the one my sister used with her teenager). When she does this, you have to be calm and open and let her know you love her and are there to be a sounding board. You can offer suggestions, and spell out potential hazards and roadblocks, but you can't overpower her with your opinion - clinical yet loving is key.</p><p></p><p>Keeping you in my prayers!</p><p></p><p>Beth</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="nvts, post: 63015, member: 3814"] Man, I am not looking forward to when mine are teens! I'm sorry to hear all of this that she and you are going through. I agree: she needs to see her counselor right away. I'd also look into the depression end. Considering the fact that "normal" teens can do something stupid when they break up with people, she could be really having a tough time. While he's gross to you, there was something that made him important to her. Let her know that you think she's incredibly creative and funny. Reassure her that these are the years that she's supposed to be trying out decision-making and that when she's NOT sure of the right choices, that she can come to you for guidence WITHOUT judgement. Find a safe-word that she can use to confide in you without you getting mad or overly emotional. She could tell you that she wants a "friends talk" or "time-out chat" (this was the one my sister used with her teenager). When she does this, you have to be calm and open and let her know you love her and are there to be a sounding board. You can offer suggestions, and spell out potential hazards and roadblocks, but you can't overpower her with your opinion - clinical yet loving is key. Keeping you in my prayers! Beth [/QUOTE]
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