Posted by Bgirls on April 28, 2004, at 8:28:37
In reply to Re: Need help w/ 13 yr old daughter, posted by shadows721 on April 27, 2004, at 23:36:14
Thanks for your responses. I have tried various forms of therapy w/ B since she was about 4. I agree w/ you that she is definitely in pain. Her dad passed away when she was 14 months old and she has always struggled w/ coming to terms w/ that. Plus, she has always tended to be overweight and has endured teasing about it for years. I've been re-married for about 5 yrs now and she has a great relationship w/ her step-dad and her two step-sisters that live w/ us. Naturally you would tend to think that my marriage had something to do w/ her behavior, but her behavior isn't any different than it has been since she was younger. I've tried to figure out if she could have possibly been molested, but honestly don't have the faintest idea who it could have been. I've asked her and she says no - but that's what some of her behavior would lead you to believe.
The point is - I'm exhausted. I love my daughter more than life itself, but I don't know where to go from here. I'm considering residential treatment, but feel torn about that as well.
Thanks again for your responses and suggestions.
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