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<blockquote data-quote="ksm" data-source="post: 688410" data-attributes="member: 12511"><p>So sorry you are going thru this. I agree with what others have written and you need to set healthy boundaries. I think you can inform daughter that you will take no calls after a specific time, that you need a days notice (or more!) to drive her places, but it will not include driving her around to kill time. Help her get a library membership, gets some books to read, or headphones for books on tape, or some simple hobby supplies like crocheting or counted cross stitch to fill her time. A journal would be a good thing too. Then, maybe set up a standing dinner date for one evening a week to spend time with her. </p><p></p><p>You are going to slowly disappear...no time or energy for your self, your spouse, other friends if you keep this up. Maybe find a place to volunteer occasionally. Maybe your daughter could do the same. You shouldn't sacrifice your life for hers...as you have no control over what she does. </p><p></p><p>Keep us posted. Good luck! KSM</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ksm, post: 688410, member: 12511"] So sorry you are going thru this. I agree with what others have written and you need to set healthy boundaries. I think you can inform daughter that you will take no calls after a specific time, that you need a days notice (or more!) to drive her places, but it will not include driving her around to kill time. Help her get a library membership, gets some books to read, or headphones for books on tape, or some simple hobby supplies like crocheting or counted cross stitch to fill her time. A journal would be a good thing too. Then, maybe set up a standing dinner date for one evening a week to spend time with her. You are going to slowly disappear...no time or energy for your self, your spouse, other friends if you keep this up. Maybe find a place to volunteer occasionally. Maybe your daughter could do the same. You shouldn't sacrifice your life for hers...as you have no control over what she does. Keep us posted. Good luck! KSM [/QUOTE]
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