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<blockquote data-quote="pajamas" data-source="post: 505701" data-attributes="member: 13499"><p>You're taking an enormous step by being honest here and with yourself in a way that most people won't understand. It is possible to love someone you don't like, just as there are many whom you like but don't love. Sometimes parents and children - whether bio, adopted, or in between - just don't click. But she's still a child, entrusted to you for care, and care you must, in the best way you can. </p><p></p><p>Detachment is a subtle concept, and - for me at least - can be overdone. (Detaching from well-meaning advice is another matter). For my daughter, I start by trying to see things from where she sits, at a time when she's not there. It makes me cry. Then I try to summon what compassion I can find to make a tiny step forward. And then another. </p><p></p><p>You may never ever like her, but she needs to see that you care. Starting in little ways that she (and you) can accept. </p><p></p><p>((hugs))</p><p></p><p>PJ</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="pajamas, post: 505701, member: 13499"] You're taking an enormous step by being honest here and with yourself in a way that most people won't understand. It is possible to love someone you don't like, just as there are many whom you like but don't love. Sometimes parents and children - whether bio, adopted, or in between - just don't click. But she's still a child, entrusted to you for care, and care you must, in the best way you can. Detachment is a subtle concept, and - for me at least - can be overdone. (Detaching from well-meaning advice is another matter). For my daughter, I start by trying to see things from where she sits, at a time when she's not there. It makes me cry. Then I try to summon what compassion I can find to make a tiny step forward. And then another. You may never ever like her, but she needs to see that you care. Starting in little ways that she (and you) can accept. ((hugs)) PJ [/QUOTE]
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