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trying hard not to worry too much, but i think this teenager thing is going to kill me yet.
so many things to think about … i need to talk about them, but can’t here. and that frustrates me. i need help. i need advice. i was a quiet teenager, so i’m not sure that my mom can help, although she’s the logical choice.
at what point do you let go, let them make their own decisions and face the consequences? and when do you step back in to correct? and how do you keep from just wanting to scream instead of calmly discussing things? it’s just so hard and i’m at a complete loss at this point.
i love this kid so much and haven’t a clue what to do with her. of course, having two households trying to coordinate the decision-making doesn’t help matters – especially when you have different philosophies. sigh.